Laredoata Moth
Common NameLaredoata Moth
Scientific NameProtoproutia laredoata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, bronze
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with various woody plants
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico) and northern Mexico
Host Plantsvarious woody plants
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on various woody plants, and adults are nocturnal, often attracted to lights.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, cryptic mottled brownish-grey wings with a faint metallic luster, and its known distribution in the southwestern US and Mexico.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brownish-grey forewings that exhibit a subtle metallic bronze sheen, providing excellent camouflage against bark or stone.
