Argyrotome prospectata
Common NameArgyrotome prospectata
Scientific NameArgyrotome prospectata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorspale pinkish-brown, white, orange, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into slender, twig-like caterpillars (often called inchworms), which then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the pale ground color, the distinct dark discal spot on the forewing, the wavy orange-brown subterminal line, and the row of dark terminal dashes on both forewings and hindwings. The bright green eyes are also a notable characteristic.
Description
A small moth with pale whitish to pinkish-brown wings, featuring a prominent dark discal spot on the forewing, a wavy orange-brown subterminal line, and a series of dark dashes along the wing margins.
