Rhamnus-purshiana
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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.