Eupithecia distinctaria, the thyme pug, is a moth of the family Geometridae.It is found throughout Europe. It is also found in Iran. The wingspan is 16–20 mm.The forewing ground colour is light brown. There is a dark costal patch and a black discal spot. The colour is darker towards the outer margin and there is a fine white wavy post discal line. The hindwings are pale, suffused darker brown at the outer margin. There is also a small fine black discal spot near the costal margin. * The moth flies in June and July. Unsurprisingly, the larvae feed on thyme (Thymus spp.).