Bordered Fawn Moth
Common NameBordered Fawn Moth
Scientific NameEubaphe mendica
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorstan, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species typically overwinters in the pupal stage.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the light tan to brownish forewings with two prominent, dark, wavy or irregular bands and a small dark dot (discal spot) in the center of the forewing.
Description
A small, light tan to brownish moth characterized by two distinct, somewhat irregular darker brown bands crossing the forewings, along with a small dark discal spot. The hindwings are typically paler and unmarked.
