Lorquin's Angle
Common NameLorquin's Angle
Scientific NameMacaria lorquinaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, riparian areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America (British Columbia south to California)
Host Plantsalder, willow, birch, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy dark lines and pale median band on the grey-brown, mottled wings. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with bark or leaf litter.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown wings, featuring two prominent wavy dark lines and a pale median band across both forewings and hindwings. A small dark discal spot is present on each wing.
