Brassy Waved Umber
Common NameBrassy Waved Umber
Scientific NameEugonobapta nivosaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, white, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, cherry, willow, other deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy dark lines across the wings, particularly the prominent postmedial line, and the overall mottled brown and white pattern. The 'brassy' sheen can be subtle but is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown, gray, and white wings featuring distinct wavy dark lines and a somewhat brassy sheen, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
