Iridopsis validaria
Common NameIridopsis validaria
Scientific NameIridopsis validaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, white, purple
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeSoutheastern North America
Host Plantsvarious deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodApril to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and white pattern, the iridescent purplish-blue patch on the forewings, and the prominent dark discal spots on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and white wings, featuring a prominent dark discal spot and an iridescent purplish-blue patch on the forewings.
