Renounced Hydriomena Moth
Common NameRenounced Hydriomena Moth
Scientific NameHydriomena renunciata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream, black
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central, from Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to Florida and Texas)
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, maple, hemlock
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and the larvae are typical 'inchworms' or loopers, feeding on leaves before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy, mottled pattern of browns and greys, often with a prominent dark median band on the forewings. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend into its environment.
Description
This moth exhibits a highly camouflaged appearance with forewings intricately patterned in shades of brown, grey, and cream, featuring numerous wavy, dark lines and bands. Its robust body is also mottled, blending seamlessly with bark or foliage.
