Broad-lined Angle
Common NameBroad-lined Angle
Scientific NameMacaria subcessaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgray, black, white
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch
Flight PeriodMay to September (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, dark, wavy lines on the forewings, particularly the prominent pale band, and the overall cryptic gray and black coloration that aids in camouflage against tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled gray and black wings, characterized by prominent broad dark lines and a distinct pale gray or white band across the forewing.
