Mottled Euchlaena Moth
Common NameMottled Euchlaena Moth
Scientific NameEuchlaena serrata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They overwinter as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the tawny-orange ground color, the two wavy dark brown bands on the forewings, and the slightly scalloped wing margins. The overall mottled appearance is a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized moth with warm tawny-orange wings marked by irregular darker brown mottling and two prominent, wavy, dark brown bands across the forewings.
