Packard's Eusarca Moth
Common NamePackard's Eusarca Moth
Scientific NameEusarca packardaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, tan
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (inchworm), pupa, adult. Larvae feed on various woody plants and shrubs. Overwinters as a pupa or larva.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled gray/brown coloration with wavy lines across the wings. The characteristic 'inchworm' gait of its larva is also a key feature for the family Geometridae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled gray and brown wings, often featuring wavy lines and a darker median band, providing excellent camouflage against bark or leaf litter.
