Double-striped Pug
Common NameDouble-striped Pug
Scientific NameGymnoscelis rufifasciata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown, black
HabitatGardens, woodlands, heathland, hedgerows, urban areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsgorse, broom, heather, hawthorn, holly, various fruit trees
Flight PeriodMarch to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous, feeding on the flowers and buds of a wide variety of plants. It typically has multiple generations per year, with larvae pupating in a cocoon in the soil or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the characteristic mottled and banded pattern often with a reddish tinge, and the presence of two somewhat distinct dark cross-lines on the forewings. It typically rests with its wings held flat.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, brown, and reddish-brown forewings, featuring indistinct darker bands and lines that aid in camouflage.
