Dimorphic Eulithis Moth
Common NameDimorphic Eulithis Moth
Scientific NameEulithis molliculata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsorange-brown, cream, pale yellow
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Newfoundland west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas)
Host Plantsmaple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on the leaves of various broadleaf trees and shrubs before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the intricate reticulated pattern of warm orange-brown and cream on the forewings, and the somewhat angled or squared-off outer margin of the forewings. The overall warm, earthy coloration is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of orange-brown and cream bands with fine reticulated lines. The hindwings are typically paler and less patterned.
