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The Plain Pug ''(Eupithecia simpliciata)'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone, from western Europe to north-western China (Xinjiang).〔, 2012: Eupithecia Curtis, 1825 of Afghanistan (Geometridae: Larentiinae). ''Nota lepidopterologica'' 35 (2): 197-231. Full article: ().〕 The wingspan is 21–23 mm. ''Eupithecia simpliciata'' has a relatively broad rounded forewing. The forewing ground colour is pale ochre.The forewing has indistinct, curved fuscous striae.The postmedian fascia has curved pale edges, the outer one zig-zagged towards the tornus.The forewing fringes are chequered.The hindwings are whitish-grey, darkened in the postmedian field. The discal spot is small. The butterflies vary significantly in colour and pattern. 〔(''Eupithecia simpliciata'' Full description ) Watson, L., and Dallwitz, M.J. 2003 onwards. British insects: the genera of Lepidoptera-Geometridae. Version: 29th December 2011 〕 T The moth flies from May to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on ''Atriplex'', ''Chenopodium'', ''Artemisia maritima'' and ''Artemisia vulgaris''. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Eupithecia simpliciata」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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