Many-Lined Moth
Common NameMany-Lined Moth
Scientific NameScopula inductata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)21.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grey
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsclover, dandelion, plantain, knotweed
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender 'inchworms' that feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants. They typically overwinter as pupae or larvae, with multiple broods per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale ground color, and the dense pattern of wavy, parallel transverse lines across all wings, giving it a distinctly 'lined' appearance.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with a pale tan to light brown ground color, heavily marked with numerous fine, wavy, dark brown or grey transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
