Concave-winged Geometer
Common NameConcave-winged Geometer
Scientific NameLaspeyria concavata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatDeciduous woodlands and forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America, including eastern United States and Canada
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, beech
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae, known as loopers, feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the characteristic concave outer margin of the forewings, the cryptic brown and tan coloration, and faint wavy lines across the wings.
Description
This small to medium-sized moth has mottled brown and tan wings with darker transverse lines and spots, and a distinctive concave curve on the outer margin of its forewings.
