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Pug moth

Eupithecia sp.

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

1/2" wingspan moth

Species ID Suggestions

Pug Moth

Eupithecia sp.

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (4)
KarenL
Thanks Jacob & Satyen!
Jacob Gorneau
Hi Karen! I love these little moths, but it is almost impossible to get down to species with these, several species are not described. If I had to guess, I'd say the common pug, Eupithecia miserulata: http://bugguide.net/node/view/501787/bgimage

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