White-spotted Pug Moth
Common NameWhite-spotted Pug Moth
Scientific NameEupithecia tripunctaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsAngelica, Heracleum, Anthriscus, Sambucus, Filipendula
Flight PeriodApril to June, July to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the flowers and seeds of various herbaceous plants, then pupate in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown forewings, a prominent dark discal spot, and distinct white spots along the outer margin of the forewings, particularly near the tornus.
Description
A small, mottled grey-brown moth with a distinctive dark discal spot and several small, prominent white spots along the hind margin of the forewings.
