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Pug Moth

Eupithecia sp.

Photo by Telse
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Field Notes

Description:

A small grey and black Moth, approximately 3-4cm from wing to wing.
The bottom edges of the wings have a pattern that resembles 'sewing' stitches around them.The very tips of the wings have a feathery like appearance.

Habitat:

Found in the backyard.

Reference Links:

Eupithecia of some kind? - Eupithecia macdunnoughi - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Pug Moth

Eupithecia sp.

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (4)
Telse
Lol. Thank you Maria! :)
Maria dB
Good shot - the trouble you went to was worth it!
Telse
@ Jakubko. Thank you for the Quick ID Jakubko. Goodto know. Any leads help me. Thank you also for the compliment. It was a hard shot to get. I was up a ladder in my pajamas and @ a strange angle. I was hoping not to shake and end up with a blurry image... well, honestly, I was hoping not to shake and fall off the ladder. Lol. :0
Jacob Gorneau
I'm afraid I can only ID this one to a genus. Currently, dissection is needed to differentiate species, and even then, there are several undocumented species. Beautiful detail in your shot!

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Moths of the World
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Backyard Habitats of the World
Mission
Moths and Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest

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PublishedApril 19, 2013

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