Radiate Pero Moth
Common NameRadiate Pero Moth
Scientific NamePero radiosaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas.
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, hickory, cherry
Flight PeriodApril to September (often bivoltine, with two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically twig mimics, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the overall reddish-brown to tan coloration, the faint wavy lines across the wings, and the characteristic irregular, scalloped outer margin of the hindwings. The resting posture often involves holding the wings flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown to tan wings, featuring faint wavy lines and a small discal spot on the forewings. The hindwings have a distinctive, strongly scalloped or irregular outer margin.
