Packard's Sabulodes
Common NamePackard's Sabulodes
Scientific NameSabulodes packardata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (southern Canada to Florida, west to Texas)
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, willow, cherry, elm
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, camouflaged as twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific pattern and shape of the two dark, wavy transverse lines on the forewing, which help distinguish it from similar *Sabulodes* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and white forewings, featuring two prominent dark brown or black wavy transverse lines. The hindwings are similar but typically paler.
