Angled Satin Moth
Common NameAngled Satin Moth
Scientific NameEulithis serrataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorsgrey, orange, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (Canada and USA)
Host Plantsblueberry, willow, birch
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are typical 'loopers' or inchworms, feeding on various woody plants. They overwinter as pupae, emerging as adults the following summer.
Identification TipsLook for the unique combination of pale grey forewings with bold, angled orange-red lines and the distinct dark patch on the hindwings. The overall pattern is quite striking and helps differentiate it from similar species.
Description
This moth features pale grey forewings adorned with prominent, sharply angled orange-red lines outlined in black. The hindwings are a paler whitish-grey with a distinctive dark, almost black, patch near the anal angle.
