Arched Hooktip Moth
Common NameArched Hooktip Moth
Scientific NameDrepana arcuata
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorstan, light brown, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, riparian areas, bogs, swamps
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from Newfoundland west to British Columbia, south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white stripes, feeding on the leaves of host trees. They pupate in a cocoon spun among leaves.
Identification TipsLook for the strongly arched and hooked forewing tips, combined with the wavy brown lines and small black discal spots on a tan to reddish-brown background.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its light tan to reddish-brown wings, intricate wavy crosslines, and prominently hooked forewing tips.
