Condensed Carpet
Common NameCondensed Carpet
Scientific NameHydrelia condensata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorswhite, brown, orange-brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America
Host Plantsmaple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific mottled pattern of white and brown/reddish-brown bands, particularly the broad, dark median band on the forewing, and its small size.
Description
A small moth with mottled white, brown, and reddish-brown forewings, featuring distinct wavy bands and a darker central area. The hindwings are paler.
