Repulsaria Moth
Common NameRepulsaria Moth
Scientific NameCleora repulsaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known as 'loopers' or 'inchworms' and feed on various deciduous trees. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its cryptic grey-brown coloration and the distinctive pattern of wavy, often broken, dark lines across both forewings and hindwings. Males have bipectinate antennae.
Description
This moth has mottled greyish-brown wings with intricate, wavy dark lines and speckles, providing excellent camouflage. Its body is robust and covered in similar cryptic scales.
