Irish moths

Double-striped Pug, Gymnoscelis rufifasciata

Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae

1862     *     Double-striped Pug     *     Gymnoscelis rufifasciata


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 15-19mm

Flight time: Two generations, March-September.
Very variable and later generation are usually smaller. There are two distinctive 'thumb print' marks near the apex of each wing.
Found in a wide range of rural and urban habitats.

Larvae feed on the flowers of a wide range of plants including Gorse, Holly, Ivy, heathers, Buddleia, roses, Ragwort and Sea Aster


Double-striped Pug, Gymnoscelis rufifasciata


Double-striped Pug, Gymnoscelis rufifasciata


Double-striped Pug, Gymnoscelis rufifasciata

Double-striped Pug, Gymnoscelis rufifasciata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010 and 2011

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