Mirandaria Pug
Image: Ben Sale from Stevenage, UK (CC BY 2.0)
Common NameMirandaria Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia mirandaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsAcer, Prunus, Quercus
Flight PeriodMay to August (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on the leaves or flowers of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished from other similar pug moths by specific subtle differences in wing markings and often requires examination of genitalia for definitive identification.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring subtle darker bands and spots for camouflage.
