Packard's Carpet
Common NamePackard's Carpet
Scientific NameChloroclysta packardata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, pale grey, black
HabitatDeciduous and mixed woodlands, forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Newfoundland south to Florida and west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantsbirch, maple, willow, alder
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dark, wavy median band on the forewing, often bordered by reddish-brown or orange, set against a mottled grey-brown background. The overall pattern can be somewhat variable.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown, reddish-brown, and pale grey forewings, characterized by a prominent dark, wavy median band.
