Johnson's Euchlaena Moth
Common NameJohnson's Euchlaena Moth
Scientific NameEuchlaena johnsonaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, forest edges, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba, south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or loopers that feed on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. They typically overwinter as pupae in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of reddish-brown to tan mottled wings, prominent wavy transverse lines, and the strongly scalloped outer margins of both forewings and hindwings. It can be distinguished from similar *Euchlaena* species by the specific pattern and intensity of its markings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown to tan wings, featuring several wavy, darker brown transverse lines and a distinctly scalloped outer wing margin.
