Eupitheciini is a tribe of geometer moths under subfamily Larentiinae, often referred to as pugs. The tribe was described by Tutt in 1896.
The tribe consists of about 47 genera, 15 of which are monotypic.
Eupithecia is a large moth genus, also called 'pugs' due to short underwings. Adults often hold forewings at right angles, and the name means 'beautiful ape'.
Generic epithet Eupithecia is Greek meaning "beautiful ape."
Commonly referred to as pugs because of the short underwings.
By far the largest moth genus with over 1400 species worldwide. About 160 Eupithecia species are found in America north of Mexico. 62 species in Canada (CBIF). Several species are Holarctic.
Many Eupithecia species require dissection for identification and there are many undescribed species. Adults at rest often hold their long forewings (with hindwings hidden beneath) at right-angles to the body, giving a distinctive "soaring hawk" appearance.
