No common name found
Common NameNo common name found
Scientific NameEumannia oranaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (Palearctic)
Host Plantsdeciduous trees, shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms', typically feeding on deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic mottled grey-brown coloration with faint, wavy transverse lines across the forewings, and its typical Geometrid resting posture with wings held flat.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring indistinct darker wavy lines and a speckled appearance, providing excellent camouflage.
