Angled Metarranthis Moth
Common NameAngled Metarranthis Moth
Scientific NameMetarranthis angularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grayish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, cherry, willow, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are loopers (inchworms) that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the angled forewings and the distinctive wavy, mottled brown and tan cryptic pattern, which helps it blend in with tree bark.
Description
This moth has broad, somewhat angled wings with a mottled pattern of various shades of brown and tan, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
