Brown Scoopwing
Common NameBrown Scoopwing
Scientific NameMacaria transitaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsbirch, maple, oak, willow, cherry, apple
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall mottled brown coloration, faint wavy transverse lines across the wings, and the deeply scalloped or 'scooped out' margin of the hindwings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown wings, characterized by faint darker transverse lines and a distinctive 'scooped' or scalloped margin on the hindwings.
