White-spotted Pug
Common NameWhite-spotted Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia cretaceata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of temperate Asia
Host PlantsSorbus spp., Crataegus spp., Prunus spp.
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brownish, feeding on the leaves of host trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil over winter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, chalky-white ground colour and faint, wavy greyish-brown transverse lines; often requires examination of genitalia for definitive identification from similar pug species.
Description
A small, pale greyish-white pug moth with faint, wavy darker transverse lines across the wings, often appearing mottled, and a small dark discal spot.
