Eupithecia miserulata, the common eupithecia, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1863 and it can be found in North America, from Ontario and Maine in the north to Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas in the south. It is also found in Arizona and California.

The wingspan is 12–20 mm. The forewings are grayish to grayish brown. The hindwings are the same color, but have a small discal spot and a variably represented an extradiscal line. The moths flies from March to November depending on the location.
The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including coneflower, asters, willows, cherry, juniper and clover.

Eupithecia miserulata is considered a garden pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of various garden plants, causing damage and reducing the aesthetic value of the plants.

garden pest

Eupithecia miserulata is considered a crop pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of various crops, such as vegetables and fruits, leading to reduced crop yield and quality.

crop pest

Eupithecia miserulata is considered a pest because its larvae feed on the leaves of garden plants and crops, causing damage and reducing the yield and quality of the plants.

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