Lemon Plagodis Moth
Common NameLemon Plagodis Moth
Scientific NamePlagodis serinaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with host trees and shrubs.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba, and south to Florida and Texas.
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are twig mimics, varying in color from green to brown, and feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees. They pupate in leaf litter, and adults typically emerge in two broods per year.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent lemon-yellow wings with the broad reddish-brown band on the hindwings and the smaller reddish-brown patch on the forewings. The forewings also have a somewhat angled shape.
Description
This moth features bright lemon-yellow wings with a distinctive broad reddish-brown band across the hindwings and a smaller reddish-brown patch near the tornus of the forewings.
