Netted Pug
Common NameNetted Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia succenturiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorspale brown, grey, black, white
HabitatGardens, hedgerows, scrubland, woodland edges
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmugwort, yarrow, tansy
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis moth is univoltine, producing one generation per year. Larvae feed on various Asteraceae plants, and pupation occurs in the soil, where they overwinter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive, finely reticulated (net-like) pattern of dark lines on a pale ground color. It often has a noticeable dark central band and a small discal spot, which helps differentiate it from other pug moths.
Description
A small, pale brownish-grey moth characterized by intricate black and white reticulated patterns across its wings, giving it a 'netted' appearance.
