Curved-toothed Geometer Moth
Common NameCurved-toothed Geometer Moth
Scientific NameEutrapela clemataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas, and gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, willow, cherry, elm, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' that mimic twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the broad, angular wings with a mottled brown pattern and the characteristic deeply toothed or wavy outer margin of the hindwings. The forewing apex is also somewhat pointed.
Description
This medium-sized moth has broad, angular wings with a mottled brown and reddish-brown coloration, often with darker bands across the forewings. Its most distinctive feature is the deeply wavy or 'toothed' outer margin of the hindwings.
