Pale Beauty
Common NamePale Beauty
Scientific NameCampaea perlata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale green, white
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, suburban areas, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America, widespread from coast to coast
Host Plantsbirch, maple, oak, willow, poplar, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, typical of the Geometridae family, feeding on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale green color and the two prominent wavy white lines across both forewings and hindwings. The green coloration may fade to yellowish or whitish in older specimens.
Description
A delicate, medium-sized moth characterized by its pale green wings, each marked with two distinct, wavy white lines. Its body is fuzzy and white.
