Nettle Pug vs Golden Sun Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Pug | Golden Sun Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia venosata | Synemon plana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Castniidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.
Golden Sun Moth
A day-flying moth with dull grey-brown forewings and brilliant orange-gold hindwings. It is critically threatened by the loss of native grasslands.
Did You Know?
Larvae live underground feeding on grass roots for up to three years before emerging as adults that live only days.