Marbled Pug
Common NameMarbled Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia irriguata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatOak woodlands, deciduous forests
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodApril to June
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of oak trees, typically pupating in the soil or leaf litter. It is univoltine, having one generation per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the distinct marbled pattern of grey, white, and dark markings, and its strong association with oak woodlands during its early spring flight period.
Description
A small moth with a cryptically mottled pattern of grey, white, and dark brown or black, giving it a marbled or lichen-like appearance.
