Rectifascia Drepanulatrix
Common NameRectifascia Drepanulatrix
Scientific NameEudrepanulatrix rectifascia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorstan, light brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeWestern North America, including Southern British Columbia south to California, and east to Alberta, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico
Host PlantsDouglas-fir, hemlock, fir
Flight PeriodApril to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on various conifers, including Douglas-fir, hemlock, and fir.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale tan, speckled wings with subtle wavy transverse lines. The often diagnostic straight postmedial line on the forewing is a useful identification mark.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, triangular wings, predominantly pale tan or light brown, uniformly speckled with darker brown scales, and featuring faint, wavy transverse lines.
