Eupithecia expallidata, the bleached pug, is a moth of the family Geometridae.It is found in North-West and Central Russia, South-East Scandinavia to the North Mediterranean and West Europe including the British Isles.[1] [2]
The wingspan is 20–24 mm.[3] The forewings are broad and rounded. The ground colour is pale light brown. There are two black costal stains and a large black discal stain. A fine broken black line runs around the outer margin of the forewing. The hindwings are similar and have a small discal spot. See also Prout [4] The larva is matt greenish clearly and variously patterned.
The moth flies in July and August.
The larvae feed on goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea).[3] [5]