American Sharp-angled Carpet
Common NameAmerican Sharp-angled Carpet
Scientific NameEuphyia unangulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrubby areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas.
Host PlantsPrunus, Crataegus, Rubus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on the leaves of various woody plants, typically pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent, sharply angled dark postmedian line on the forewing, which forms a distinct 'V' or 'W' shape, and the overall banded, cryptic coloration.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown, grey, and white forewings, characterized by a distinctive sharp-angled dark postmedian line and a contrasting lighter subterminal band.
