Pseudalbara parvula
Scientific NamePseudalbara parvula
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale brown, tan
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (southeastern Canada, eastern United States)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter, leading to adult emergence in late spring to mid-summer.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its small size (wingspan 18-22 mm), overall pale tan to grayish-brown coloration, the presence of distinct wavy transverse lines, and two small but noticeable dark spots near the outer-bottom corner of the hindwings.
Description
A small, pale grayish-brown moth with prominent, darker, wavy transverse lines across its wings. It features two small, distinct dark spots near the tornus of the hindwing, and its wing margins are slightly scalloped.
