Pug-moths
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Eupithecia
pug moths, pugs
Eupithecia is the largest genus of moths in the family Geometridae, with over 1,400 described species. Members are commonly known as pugs and are found on every continent except Australasia. Adults are small (typically 12–35 mm), with muted colors and a distinctive resting posture where forewings are held flat at right angles to the body. Species-level identification is difficult and often requires examination of dissected genitalia.