Cranberry Spanworm Moth
Common NameCranberry Spanworm Moth
Scientific NameEmaturga amitaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, yellowish-orange, white
HabitatBogs, fens, heathlands, acidic wetlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Newfoundland south to Florida and west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantscranberry, blueberry, huckleberry, leatherleaf, bog rosemary
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on ericaceous plants; pupae overwinter in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its mottled brown and yellow/orange wing pattern, especially the yellowish hindwings, and its preference for bog and heathland habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and yellowish-orange wings, often featuring whitish patches on the forewings and more prominent yellow on the hindwings.
