About 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.
Distribution
Where Nettle Pug can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
Cite This Page
APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Nettle Pug (Eupithecia venosata). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/nettle-pug
MLA:
"Nettle Pug." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/nettle-pug.