Idaea minuscularia
Common NameIdaea minuscularia
Scientific NameIdaea minuscularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale brown, grey, black
HabitatDry fields, grasslands, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsvarious low-growing plants, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are slender, cryptic, and feed on withered leaves, detritus, and various low-growing plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its very small size, pale, speckled wings, and delicate build. The faint wavy lines and scattered dark dots are key features.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale grayish-brown wings speckled with numerous fine dark dots and faint, wavy transverse lines.
