Dipterina imbriferana
Common NameDipterina imbriferana
Scientific NameDipterina imbriferana
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsgrey, tan, brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical geometrid loopers, feeding on various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of mottled grey-tan ground color, wavy dark bands, and the prominent, somewhat kidney-shaped dark discal spot on the forewings. The overall cryptic appearance is characteristic.
Description
This small moth has mottled light grey and tan forewings adorned with irregular, wavy dark grey-brown bands and a distinct dark discal spot. Its cryptic coloration provides camouflage against tree bark.
