Lance-winged Pug
Common NameLance-winged Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia lanceata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Russia, Siberia, Japan, China, Korea (Palearctic region)
Host PlantsPicea abies, Picea sitchensis, Abies alba, Abies grandis, Larix decidua
Flight PeriodApril to June
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brownish loopers that feed on the needles of various conifers, pupating in the soil over winter.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled grey-brown cryptic pattern, the relatively pointed forewings (though subtle), and the small size. Distinguishing from other Eupithecia species often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender-bodied pug moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, often appearing somewhat pointed, featuring indistinct darker cross-lines and a small central discal spot.
