Least-marked Euchlaena Moth
Common NameLeast-marked Euchlaena Moth
Scientific NameEuchlaena minimaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorstan, brown, gray
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or loopers, feeding on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its generally paler, less strongly marked appearance compared to other *Euchlaena* species, with faint, often incomplete transverse lines and a small discal spot.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with light tan to grayish-brown wings, featuring faint, wavy darker lines and a small, often indistinct discal spot on the forewings.
