Pearsall's Pug
Common NamePearsall's Pug
Scientific NameStamnoctenis pearsalli
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, grey, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (e.g., eastern US and Canada)
Host Plantsmaple, birch, beech, oak, basswood
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its characteristic mottled reddish-brown and grey wing pattern with subtle wavy lines, and its relatively small size typical of 'pug' moths.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled reddish-brown and greyish-white forewings, featuring faint, wavy transverse lines.
