Curved-lined Angle
Common NameCurved-lined Angle
Scientific NameMacaria eremiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers,' characteristic of the Geometridae family, and feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall greyish-brown coloration and the distinctive, dark, wavy lines that cross both wings, often appearing somewhat broken or angled.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled greyish-brown wings featuring prominent, dark, wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
