Tawny Eupithecia Moth
Common NameTawny Eupithecia Moth
Scientific NameEupithecia subfuscata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantswillow, birch, hawthorn, heather, blueberry, bramble, larch
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' feeding on various plants. Pupation occurs in the soil, and the species overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled grey-brown and white pattern, wavy transverse lines, and a clear black discal spot on the forewings. Its cryptic coloration helps it blend with bark or lichen.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, white, and tawny-brown wings, featuring wavy transverse lines and a prominent black discal spot on the forewings.
