Haworth's Pug
Common NameHaworth's Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia haworthiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, orange
HabitatWoodlands, fens, marshes, gardens, and other areas where its host plants are present.
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of Europe, extending into parts of Asia.
Host PlantsClematis vitalba, Clematis recta, Clematis alpina
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the flowers and developing seeds of various Clematis species. It overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the mottled greyish-brown forewings, and the prominent reddish-orange stripe on the dorsal side of the abdomen.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled greyish-brown wings and a distinctive reddish-orange dorsal stripe running along its abdomen.
