Saw-wing
Common NameSaw-wing
Scientific NameEutrapela clemataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, willow, cherry, elm
Flight PeriodApril to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, known for their excellent camouflage as twigs. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size for a geometer moth, the broad pale central band across the wings, and most notably, the deeply serrated or 'saw-like' outer edges of all four wings.
Description
A large, broad-winged moth characterized by its distinctly serrated wing margins. The wings feature a broad, pale yellowish-tan central band bordered by mottled reddish-brown to dark brown outer margins, often speckled with darker scales.
