Alienaria Moth
Common NameAlienaria Moth
Scientific NameCleora alienaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow, blueberry
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic grey and brown mottled pattern, scalloped wing margins, and prominent dark discal spots on the forewings. The overall appearance provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, scalloped wings, cryptically patterned with a mix of white, grey, and dark brown/black markings, including wavy lines and dark discal spots. Its robust, hairy body matches the wing coloration.
