Frederickia nigricomma
Scientific NameFrederickia nigricomma
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic grey and white coloration, scalloped wing margins, and specific arrangement of dark transverse lines and a small discal spot on the forewing.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a highly variable, mottled grey and whitish pattern, often with irregular dark grey or blackish bands and speckles across the wings, providing excellent camouflage. The wing margins are typically scalloped.
