Rectangular Dichorda
Common NameRectangular Dichorda
Scientific NameDichorda rectaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, white, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, areas with sumac
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsRhus glabra, Rhus typhina, Rhus copallinum
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green and camouflaged on sumac leaves, feeding on the foliage. They pupate in a cocoon, typically producing two broods per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green coloration, the distinct white lines that form a somewhat rectangular pattern on the forewings, and the reddish-brown leading edge of the forewing.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth with two prominent, somewhat rectangular white lines on the forewings and one on the hindwings, often featuring a reddish-brown costal margin.
