Oak-tree Pug
Common NameOak-tree Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia dodoneata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatOak woodlands, parks, gardens, and hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.), hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
Flight PeriodApril to June
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves and catkins of oak trees from June to August, then pupate in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled grey-brown appearance with a somewhat indistinct dark central band and a small, dark discal spot on the forewings, often resting with wings flat.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, brown, and black markings, designed to blend seamlessly with tree bark or lichen.
