Juniper Geometer Moth
Common NameJuniper Geometer Moth
Scientific NamePatalene olyzonaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with juniper trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host PlantsJuniperus spp.
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on the foliage of juniper trees. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the overall tan-brown coloration, the prominent dark, wavy line traversing both wings, and the darker, mottled patches on the outer hindwings. Males have feathery antennae.
Description
A light tan to brownish moth featuring a distinct dark, wavy median line across both forewings and hindwings, often accompanied by darker, mottled shading on the outer wing margins.
