Maple Pug
Common NameMaple Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia miserulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (southern Canada to Florida, west to California)
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, willow, alder, cherry, blueberry
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a wide variety of woody plants; pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall mottled grey-brown appearance, and the characteristic 'pug' shape with wings held flat. Distinguishing it from other similar pug moths often requires close examination.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, brown, and black wings, often appearing speckled or with faint wavy lines, allowing it to blend seamlessly with bark or stone.
