Northern Spinach
Common NameNorthern Spinach
Scientific NameEulithis molliculata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorstan, light brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, riparian areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsPopulus, Salix, Betula, Alnus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, undergoing metamorphosis through a pupal stage.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy transverse lines and bands across the wings, particularly the prominent dark median band, on a pale yellowish-brown ground color.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-tan wings featuring intricate wavy dark brown lines and bands, often with a darker, mottled central area.
