Fungi Snout
Common NameFungi Snout
Scientific NameEctropis crepuscularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, North America, Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, hawthorn, spruce, pine, larch
Flight PeriodMarch to September (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on a wide variety of deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil, and the species typically has two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the mottled, bark-like camouflage pattern, the scalloped margins of the hindwings, and its resting posture with wings held flat against the substrate.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a highly cryptic, mottled pattern of cream, dark brown, and black, resembling bark or lichen, and distinctive scalloped hindwing margins.
