Common Eupithecia Moth
Common NameCommon Eupithecia Moth
Scientific NameEupithecia miserulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, grey, brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, disturbed areas, open fields
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread across Canada and the United States)
Host Plantsaster, goldenrod, oak, maple, willow, various herbaceous plants and shrubs
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on a wide variety of plants. They undergo complete metamorphosis, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled green-grey-brown cryptic coloration, and often a small, dark discal spot on the forewing. Distinguishing it from other *Eupithecia* species can be challenging without close examination.
Description
A small, slender-bodied moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings in mottled shades of green, grey, and brown, often with faint wavy lines and small dark spots.
