Native cranberry moth
Common NameNative cranberry moth
Scientific NameEulithis serrataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgreenish-grey, brown
HabitatBogs, swamps, wet woodlands, and areas with cranberry plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Newfoundland west to Manitoba, and south to New Jersey and Michigan
Host Plantscranberry, Vaccinium species
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the leaves of cranberry and other Vaccinium species. The species typically overwinters in the egg or pupal stage.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive pale greenish-grey coloration, the subtle wavy lines across the wings, and the small dark discal spot on the forewings. The brownish costal margin is also a helpful identifying feature.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale greenish-grey wings adorned with faint wavy transverse lines and a small dark discal spot, often featuring brownish costal and outer margins.
