Meske's Pero Moth
Common NameMeske's Pero Moth
Scientific NamePero meskearia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, white
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or loopers, camouflaged to resemble twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy pale subterminal line on the forewings, often bordered by a darker band. The overall cryptic brown and gray mottling helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and gray forewings, featuring a prominent wavy pale subterminal band and a darker median band. The hindwings are similarly patterned.
