Mottled Spodolepis Moth
Common NameMottled Spodolepis Moth
Scientific NameSpodolepis substriataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, whitish
HabitatConiferous forests, mixed woodlands
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central regions, including Canada and eastern USA)
Host PlantsBalsam Fir, Eastern Hemlock, Spruce species
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are loopers that feed on the needles of various coniferous trees.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, mottled wings with wavy dark lines and a somewhat scalloped outer margin, typical of the *Spodolepis* genus. The specific pattern of the wavy lines and shading helps differentiate it from similar geometrid moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings in shades of brown, grey, and white, featuring wavy dark lines and a somewhat scalloped outer margin.
