Netted Pug
Eupithecia venosata
This record describes Eupithecia venosata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 17 to 22 mm. A very attractive species with its pale buff wings veined in black and white. Inhabits sea-cliffs, rocky slopes and chalk or limestone areas. It flies in May and June, in a single generation, from dusk into the night. The larvae feed in the seed capsules of Bladder Campion or Sea Campion near the coast. Widely distributed, though local, throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Geometridae
- Genus
- Eupithecia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Inhabits sea-cliffs, rocky slopes and chalk or limestone areas.
Seasonal Activity
It flies in May and June, in a single generation, from dusk into the night.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed in the seed capsules of Bladder Campion or Sea Campion near the coast.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widely distributed, though local, throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eupithecia venosata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Netted Pug (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Netted Pug
What is Netted Pug?
Netted Pug (Eupithecia venosata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Netted Pug found?
Habitat: Inhabits sea-cliffs, rocky slopes and chalk or limestone areas.
When is Netted Pug active?
Netted Pug: seasonal activity - It flies in May and June, in a single generation, from dusk into the night..
What is the life cycle of a Netted Pug?
The larvae feed in the seed capsules of Bladder Campion or Sea Campion near the coast.