July Belle
Common NameJuly Belle
Scientific NameLomographa semiclarata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantswild cherry, birch, maple, oak, willow, hawthorn
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical geometrid 'inchworms' or 'loopers,' feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the pale, somewhat speckled tan/light brown wings with two prominent, wavy dark brown lines and a small black dot (discal spot) on each forewing. The overall shape is triangular when at rest.
Description
A small, pale brown or tan moth with two distinct wavy dark brown transverse lines across the forewings and a small black discal spot on each. The hindwings are similar in color but often lack the distinct lines.
