Pug-moth
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Eupithecia nimbicolor
Nimbicolor Pug Moth
A small geometrid moth of the pug group, first described in 1896. Adults are active in late spring and early summer across a broad North American range from Alaska and Newfoundland to Arizona. The species is one of several Eupithecia moths documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination of crops. Larvae feed on a diverse array of host plants including flowers of Achillea and Castilleja, and foliage of willows, roses, and currants.
Eupithecia nimbosa
Pug moth
Eupithecia nimbosa is a small geometrid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It occurs throughout the Rocky Mountains from Arizona to the Canada–US border. Like other members of its genus, it has narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination of fruit crops.
Eupithecia niphadophilata
A small geometrid moth in the genus Eupithecia, commonly known as a "pug." First described in 1904, this species ranges across western North America from British Columbia to New Mexico. Adults fly in late summer, while larvae feed on coniferous trees including juniper and western redcedar. The species overwinters as an egg.
Eupithecia niveifascia
Eupithecia niveifascia is a small geometrid moth first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. It occurs in western North America from southwestern Alberta to Vancouver Island, and south to New Mexico. Adults are active from late May to mid-July and have been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia nonanticaria
Eupithecia nonanticaria is a small geometrid moth described by Clifford D. Ferris in 2007. It is restricted to high-elevation mixed coniferous forests in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, specifically the Pinos Altos Range, Black Range, and Chiricahua Mountains. Adults are active during a narrow window from late July to mid-August. The species is one of many Eupithecia "pugs" that are challenging to identify without detailed examination.
Eupithecia owenata
Eupithecia owenata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1944. It belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as pug moths. The species is restricted to the southwestern United States and has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia peckorum
Peck's Pug, Peck's Pug Moth
Eupithecia peckorum is a small geometrid moth endemic to the south-central United States, first described in 1977. The species belongs to the diverse 'pug moth' genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. It has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia perfusca
Pug moth
Eupithecia perfusca is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. It is found in western North America. The species has a wingspan of approximately 21 mm. Larvae feed on Salix (willow), Alnus (alder), and Betula (birch) species. Adults have been observed visiting apple flowers, suggesting a role in nocturnal pollination.
Eupithecia pertusata
Eupithecia pertusata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as pug moths. It is restricted to the southwestern United States, occurring in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. Like other Eupithecia species, it is nocturnal and has been documented visiting flowers, contributing to nighttime pollination services.
Eupithecia pinata
Eupithecia pinata is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, described by Samuel E. Cassino in 1925. It is known from North America, with records from Arizona. Like other members of the genus Eupithecia, it is a pug moth, a group characterized by small size and relatively plain wing patterns. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers in Arkansas, where it was observed as part of a nocturnal pollinator community.
Eupithecia placidata
Eupithecia placidata is a small geometrid moth in the pug group, first described by Taylor in 1908. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia to California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 20 mm and is active as an adult from February through October. Its larvae feed on a diverse range of coniferous and deciduous trees including junipers, cedars, poplars, pines, Douglas-fir, firs, hemlocks, and birches.
Eupithecia pretansata
Pug moth
Eupithecia pretansata is a small geometrid moth in the pug moth genus Eupithecia. It is known from a restricted range in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, specifically the Huachuca Mountains of Arizona and Chihuahua. Like other Eupithecia species, it exhibits the characteristic narrow wings and distinctive resting posture typical of pug moths. The species was described by Grossbeck in 1908.
Eupithecia prostrata
Eupithecia prostrata is a species of pug moth in the family Geometridae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1938. It is one of approximately 140 Eupithecia species known from North America. Members of this genus are commonly called 'pugs' and are recognized by their narrow wings and distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia purpurissata
Eupithecia purpurissata is a small geometrid moth described by John Arthur Grossbeck in 1908. It is endemic to California, with two recognized subspecies: the nominate form in northern and central California, and E. p. valariata in southern California. Adults have been recorded from February to July. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia quakerata
Eupithecia quakerata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Pearsall in 1909. It is known from the southwestern United States, with records from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm and belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as 'pug' moths.
Eupithecia ravocostaliata
tawny eupithecia, great variegated pug
Eupithecia ravocostaliata is a small geometrid moth commonly known as the tawny eupithecia or great variegated pug. First described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876, this species occurs across northern North America from the northeastern United States through Canada to the Pacific coast. It is a member of the diverse pug moth genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and distinctive resting postures. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia rindgei
Eupithecia rindgei is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1949. It is endemic to California. Adults have been recorded from May to July, with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. As a member of the genus Eupithecia, it belongs to a diverse group of moths commonly known as "pugs."
Eupithecia rotundopuncta
Eupithecia rotundopuncta is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1871. It is native to western North America, ranging from Arizona to the Pacific coast and north to Vancouver Island. The species has been documented as a nocturnal pollinator of apple flowers, contributing to nighttime pollination services in agricultural settings. As a member of the genus Eupithecia, it shares the characteristic narrow-winged morphology and resting posture typical of 'pug' moths.
Eupithecia russeliata
A small North American geometrid moth first described in 1908. Adults are active from May through October and have been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination. The species is widespread across Canada and the United States, with larvae feeding on spruce and possibly other conifers.
Eupithecia satyrata
Satyr Pug
Eupithecia satyrata, commonly known as the satyr pug, is a small geometrid moth with a broad distribution spanning northern and central Europe, Russia, central Asia, Tibet, North Africa, and North America. Adults exhibit considerable variation in wing pattern, with ground colors ranging from ash to grey or brownish. The species is univoltine, with adults active from March through September. Larvae feed on the flowers of diverse plant genera including Achillea, Scabiosa, Solidago, Senecio, and Erica tetralix. The species has been documented as a nocturnal visitor to apple flowers, contributing to pollination services.
Eupithecia scabrogata
Pug moth
Eupithecia scabrogata is a small geometrid moth described by Pearsall in 1912. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia south to California and Arizona. Adults are active primarily from November through March, with a possible second generation in May. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia sharronata
Eupithecia sharronata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, described by Bolte in 1990. It is known from multiple Canadian provinces and has been documented as a nocturnal visitor to apple flowers, contributing to pollination. The species belongs to the diverse 'pug' genus Eupithecia, whose members are recognized by their narrow wings and characteristic resting posture.
Eupithecia sheppardata
Alder Looper
Eupithecia sheppardata is a small geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1938. It belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as 'pugs,' characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented as a nocturnal visitor to apple flowers, contributing to pollination services. It occurs in northeastern North America.
Eupithecia shirleyata
Shirley's Pug
Eupithecia shirleyata is a small geometrid moth, commonly known as a 'pug' moth, first described from the southwestern United States in 1922. The species exhibits a characteristic narrow-winged resting posture typical of its genus. Adults are active during winter months, with flight records spanning from late November through early April. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, indicating a potential role in nocturnal pollination.
Eupithecia sinuata
Eupithecia sinuata is a small moth in the family Geometridae described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1946. The species is known only from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and New Mexico. Its wingspan measures approximately 23 mm. As a member of the genus Eupithecia, commonly called "pugs," it shares the characteristic narrow wings and distinctive resting posture typical of this diverse group of inchworm moths.
Eupithecia sonora
Eupithecia sonora is a small geometrid moth described in 2008, known from limited localities in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It belongs to the diverse genus Eupithecia, commonly called "pugs," which are characterized by narrow wings and distinctive resting postures. The species exhibits slight sexual dimorphism in forewing length.
Eupithecia stellata
stellate pug
Eupithecia stellata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. It belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as "pug" moths. The species occurs across western North America from central Canada to Mexico. Adults have been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination services in agricultural settings.
Eupithecia strattonata
Spirea Looper
Eupithecia strattonata, commonly known as the Spirea Looper, is a small geometrid moth found in eastern North America. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 17 mm and are active during June and July. The species inhabits damp, open wetlands including marshes, bogs, and abandoned pastures. Larvae feed on Alnus (alders) and Spiraea species, with one documented instance of feeding on Actaea rubra fruit. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia subapicata
Pug moth
Eupithecia subapicata is a small geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1857. It is native to the western United States, ranging from California through Oregon to Washington. The species is characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture typical of pug moths. Adults have been recorded on wing from January through July, with a wingspan of approximately 22–26 mm.
Eupithecia subcolorata
Eupithecia subcolorata is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1898. It belongs to the large genus Eupithecia, commonly known as 'pug' moths, characterized by narrow wings and distinctive resting postures. The species occurs in western North America and has been documented as a nocturnal visitor to flowers, including apple blossoms.
Eupithecia swettii
Swett's Pug
Eupithecia swettii is a small geometrid moth commonly known as Swett's Pug. It belongs to the diverse 'pug' group within the genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. The species occurs in eastern North America and has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia tenuata
Pug moth
Eupithecia tenuata is a small pug moth in the family Geometridae, first described from western North America in 1880. The species occurs from southern British Columbia through the Rocky Mountains to Arizona and New Mexico. Adults are active in mid-summer and have been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination of fruit crops.
Eupithecia unicolor
Pug Moth
Eupithecia unicolor is a small geometrid moth native to western North America. Adults are active from spring through late autumn, with a wingspan of approximately 21 mm. The species is notable for its narrow wings and characteristic resting posture typical of pug moths. Larvae feed on coniferous trees including juniper, western redcedar, and Alaska cedar.
Eupithecia vargoi
Eupithecia vargoi is a species of inchworm moth in the family Geometridae. Like other members of the genus Eupithecia, it is characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers at night, contributing to nocturnal pollination of fruit crops. It belongs to a diverse genus of small moths commonly known as "pugs," many of which are challenging to identify to species level without detailed examination.
Eupithecia vitreotata
Eupithecia vitreotata is a small geometrid moth described by Samuel E. Cassino in 1927. It belongs to the diverse 'pug' genus Eupithecia, characterized by narrow wings and a distinctive resting posture. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination.
Eupithecia zelmira
Eupithecia zelmira is a small geometrid moth described by Swett and Cassino in 1920. It occurs in the western United States, specifically Oregon and California. Adults are active across an unusually broad period, with records from February through July and again in December. The species has been documented visiting apple flowers, contributing to nocturnal pollination services.
Eupithecia zygadeniata
Eupithecia zygadeniata is a North American moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1876. Adults are active in June and July. The species is known from Texas and Montana. Larvae feed within the seed capsules of Schoenocaulon texanum, a plant in the family Melanthiaceae.
Larentiinae
Carpet Moths
Larentiinae is a large subfamily of geometer moths (Geometridae) containing approximately 5,800 described species. Members are predominantly distributed in temperate regions worldwide. The subfamily includes well-known groups such as the "pug moths" (Eupitheciini) and "carpets" (Cidariini, Xanthorhoini). Morphological and molecular evidence indicates this is an ancient lineage that may warrant elevation to full family status. The subfamily is characterized by distinctive anatomical features including elongated foreleg tarsi and hindleg tibiae, and a unique tympanal organ structure.