Higher classification Eupithecia | Family Geometridae Scientific name Eupithecia subfuscata Rank Species | |
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Similar Eupithecia, Butterflies and moths, Tawny speckled pug, Juniper pug, Eupithecia tripunctaria | ||
The grey pug (Eupithecia subfuscata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East. It is also found in North America.
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The forewings of this species are grey (ccasionally with an ochreous tinge) marked with pale fascia and radial lines which give it a mottled appearance.There is a pale sub-marginal line and a small discal spot.The hindwings are much paler and plainer also with a small black discal spot. Melanism is quite common in this species. The wingspan is 17–21 mm.
The adults fly in May and June with a second brood sometimes emerging in August. The species flies at night and is attracted to light.
The larva feeds on the leaves and flowers of a wide range of plants (see list below). The species overwinters as a pupa.