Currant Pug
Common NameCurrant Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia assimilata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatGardens, woodlands, hedgerows, riparian areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America
Host PlantsRibes rubrum (red currant), Ribes nigrum (black currant), Ribes uva-crispa (gooseberry), Humulus lupulus (hop)
Flight PeriodMay to August (often two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the leaves of currant, gooseberry, and hop plants. They pupate in the soil, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinct black discal spot on the forewings, the mottled grey-brown coloration, and its association with *Ribes* and *Humulus* host plants. Distinguishing it from other similar pug moths often requires close examination.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, featuring a prominent black discal spot on each wing and faint darker cross-lines.
