Lime-speck Pug Eupithecia centaureata

Photo of Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata)

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OrderButterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera)
FamilyGeometer Moths (Geometridae)
GenusPug Moths (Eupithecia)

This small pug might be delicate, but it punches above its weight with a vast geographic range spanning the entire Palearctic, the Near East, and North Africa. Like other pugs, these are exquisitely scaled geometers with a subtle charm that belies their diminutive size. Common enough that patient night-light watchers will find them reliable visitors, they're a favorite for those who appreciate miniature perfection in the moth world.

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