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Gray Pug Moth

Eupithecia subfuscata

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Illustration of Gray Pug Moth (Eupithecia subfuscata)

The Gray Pug is a tiny, gray geometrid moth with fine cross-lines and a dark central discal spot on each wing — a cryptic pattern that blends perfectly with tree bark and lichen. The genus Eupithecia (pugs) is one of the largest moth genera in the world, with hundreds of species differentiated by minute pattern differences. Caterpillars are slender, mimicking plant stems and flower parts.

Habitat
Woodlands, heaths, gardens, and meadows
Diet
Larvae: flowers and seeds of diverse plants. Adults: nectar
How common
Common

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