Edwards' Sabulodes
Common NameEdwards' Sabulodes
Scientific NameSabulodes edwardsata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, chaparral, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeWestern North America (California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host Plantsoak, willow, ceanothus, madrone
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' feeding on various broadleaf trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the distinct wavy dark brown median band on the pale forewings, which is often outlined in a darker shade.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-tan to cream wings, featuring a prominent, irregular, wavy, dark brown median band across the forewings.
