Apricot Moth
Common NameApricot Moth
Scientific NamePericlina apricaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on deciduous tree leaves, then pupate before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright yellow ground color with heavy brown speckling and prominent discal spots on both forewings and hindwings. The overall mottled appearance is key.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its bright yellow wings densely covered with numerous small brown speckles and distinct darker brown spots.
