Obtuse Euchlaena Moth
Common NameObtuse Euchlaena Moth
Scientific NameEuchlaena obtusaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)37.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'inchworms' (loopers) that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the highly irregular, jagged wing margins that resemble a dead leaf, particularly the blunt angle on the forewing, and its mottled brown and gray cryptic coloration.
Description
This moth exhibits a remarkable cryptic coloration, mimicking a dead leaf with mottled brown and gray wings and distinctively jagged, irregular margins, including a blunt angle on the forewing.
