Barred Umber Moth
Common NameBarred Umber Moth
Scientific NameChiasmia fidoniata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, fields, open areas
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America (United States and Canada)
Host Plantsblueberry, sweetfern, bayberry, birch, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' that feed on various woody plants, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and tan pattern with irregular, somewhat wavy banding across the wings, and its typical geometrid resting posture with wings spread flat.
Description
This small to medium-sized moth has broad, rounded wings with a mottled pattern of various shades of brown, tan, and cream, often featuring irregular darker bands for camouflage.
