Currant Spanworm Moth
Common NameCurrant Spanworm Moth
Scientific NameItame ribearia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow-orange, dark gray
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Newfoundland to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantscurrant, gooseberry
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'spanworms' or 'inchworms' that feed on currant and gooseberry leaves, often mimicking twigs. They pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale yellowish-orange ground color combined with irregular, dark gray blotches across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-orange wings marked with irregular dark gray blotches, particularly noticeable on the forewings.
