Pug moth

Eupithecia

Description:

There are hundreds of described species, found in all parts of the world (45 in the British Isles alone), and new species are discovered on a regular basis. Many Eupithecia species require dissection for identification, according to BugGuide, and there are many undescribed species. Eupithecia species form the bulk of the group commonly known as pugs. They are generally small with muted colors. As a group they are easily identified by their narrow wings held flat at 90° to the body with the hindwings almost hidden behind the forewings.