Porcelain Gray
Common NamePorcelain Gray
Scientific NameCabera variolaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorswhite, gray, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsbirch, willow, poplar, alder
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are slender green loopers that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation typically occurs in a cocoon on the ground or within leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the pale whitish-gray ground color with intricate, wavy dark gray markings across both forewings and hindwings. A faint discal spot may be present on the forewing, and the overall 'frosted' or 'porcelain' look is distinctive.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its pale whitish-gray wings, intricately patterned with numerous fine, wavy, dark gray lines and speckles, giving it a frosted or mottled appearance.
