Pauper Pug
Eupithecia egenaria
This record describes Eupithecia egenaria (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Any habitat where the larval food plants are present. May to June is the typical flight period for this species. The larvae feed on Large-leaved Lime (Tilia platyphyllos) and Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata). This species is a rare and local moth, occurring in a few localities throughout England and Wales. In some parts of eastern and south-east England, the population appears to be recovering or possibly reinforced by continental migrants. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was given Red Data Book 3 status. 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
Any habitat where the larval food plants are present.
Seasonal Activity
May to June is the typical flight period for this species.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on Large-leaved Lime (Tilia platyphyllos) and Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata).
Additional species information
Recorded status
This species is a rare and local moth, occurring in a few localities throughout England and Wales. In some parts of eastern and south-east England, the population appears to be recovering or possibly reinforced by continental migrants. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was given Red Data Book 3 status.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Eupithecia egenaria. 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 Pauper Pug (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pauper Pug
What is Pauper Pug?
Pauper Pug (Eupithecia egenaria) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Pauper Pug found?
Habitat: Any habitat where the larval food plants are present.
When is Pauper Pug active?
Pauper Pug: seasonal activity - May to June is the typical flight period for this species..
What is the life cycle of a Pauper Pug?
The larvae feed on Large-leaved Lime (Tilia platyphyllos) and Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata).