Packard's Aethaloida
Common NamePackard's Aethaloida
Scientific NameAethaloida packardaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodApril to September (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They typically pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled grey coloration with characteristic wavy, dark lines on the forewings. The overall pattern provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey wings, featuring several distinct wavy, dark transverse lines across the forewings. The body is robust and covered in grey hairs, blending with the wing coloration.
