Edwards' Carpet
Common NameEdwards' Carpet
Scientific NameNeoterpes edwardsata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, dark brown
HabitatConiferous forests, mixed woodlands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host PlantsPseudotsuga menziesii, Abies spp.
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the needles of conifer trees, primarily Douglas-fir and true firs.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive yellow-orange forewings with a prominent, irregular dark brown median band and a separate, narrower dark brown subterminal band.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings that are predominantly yellow-orange, featuring a broad, irregular dark brown median band and a narrower dark brown subterminal band. The hindwings are paler, often with faint markings.
