Pearsall's Carpet Moth
Common NamePearsall's Carpet Moth
Scientific NameChloroclysta pearsalli
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (British Columbia south to California, east to Montana)
Host Plantsfir, hemlock, spruce
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the needles of various coniferous trees before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsIdentified by its mottled grey-brown cryptic pattern, typical of carpet moths, and its association with coniferous forests in western North America. Specific identification often requires examination of subtle wing markings or genitalic features.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey, brown, and whitish wings, featuring faint wavy darker lines and a small discal spot on the forewings.
