Dysbatus singularis
Common NameDysbatus singularis
Scientific NameDysbatus singularis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, typically an inchworm), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy dark lines on a mottled grey-brown background, especially the pattern visible on both forewings and hindwings, and its overall cryptic coloration.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown wings, featuring prominent dark, wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings, providing excellent camouflage.
