Drepanulatrix monicaria
Common NameDrepanulatrix monicaria
Scientific NameDrepanulatrix monicaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatDry woodlands, chaparral, scrublands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host PlantsCeanothus, Arctostaphylos
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically twig mimics, feeding on host shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the drab, mottled grey-brown wings with subtle markings and the strongly bipectinate antennae in males. Can be confused with other *Drepanulatrix* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown wings, often appearing speckled, and faint darker transverse lines. Males possess distinctive feathery (bipectinate) antennae.
