Ashy Pleromelloida Moth
Common NameAshy Pleromelloida Moth
Scientific NamePleromelloida cinerea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on deciduous trees, then pupate in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the overall ashy-grey and brown mottled appearance with streaky transverse lines on the forewings. Its robust, hairy body and typical Geometrid resting posture (wings held flat or slightly tented) are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy body and forewings mottled with shades of ash-grey, brown, and white, featuring indistinct darker lines and streaks that provide excellent camouflage.
