Bent-line Gray
Common NameBent-line Gray
Scientific NamePero morrisonaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, white, brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry, hickory
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that mimic twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled gray and white cryptic coloration and the distinctive dark, bent or zigzagging lines on the wings, which give the moth its common name.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled gray and white wings, featuring prominent dark, bent or jagged lines across both forewings and hindwings, providing excellent camouflage.
