Pale Beauty
Common NamePale Beauty
Scientific NameEpimecis puellaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (southern Canada to Florida and Texas)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are twig mimics, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic pattern of white, grey, and reddish-brown, often with a prominent dark discal spot and wavy outer wing margins. Rests with wings spread flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled white, grey, and reddish-brown wings, featuring irregular dark lines and a wavy outer margin, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
