Dot-lined Angle
Common NameDot-lined Angle
Scientific NameHypagyrtis piniata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, grayish-brown, tan
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantspine, spruce, fir, hemlock, birch, maple, oak, willow, cherry, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms,' typically feeding on the needles of conifers or leaves of deciduous trees. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the angular forewing shape, the mottled brown/gray coloration, and the faint, often dotted, transverse lines. Its cryptic appearance helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled light brown to grayish-brown wings, often with a purplish tint, and a distinctive angular forewing shape. The wings feature faint wavy lines and a row of dark dots near the outer margin.
