Friendly Probole Moth
Common NameFriendly Probole Moth
Scientific NameProbole amicaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or loopers that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They typically pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the scalloped wing margins and the variable mottled pattern of browns, tans, and reddish-browns, often with a prominent dark median band on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized geometer moth with mottled light brown, tan, and reddish-brown wings, often featuring darker crossbands and a distinctly scalloped outer margin.
