Dissociarius Holochroa
Common NameDissociarius Holochroa
Scientific NameHolochroa dissociarius
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorslight brown, grey, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host Plantsoak, various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (inchworm), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically 'inchworms' that feed on host plant foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled light brown and grey wings with characteristic wavy dark transverse lines, offering excellent camouflage against bark or stone. The overall cryptic appearance is a key feature.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled light brown and grey wings, marked by several wavy, dark brown transverse lines, providing cryptic camouflage.
