Serrated Bark Moth
Common NameSerrated Bark Moth
Scientific NameEctropis crepuscularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)37.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia, North America
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, alder, spruce, pine, larch
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender 'looper' caterpillars, typically green or brown, feeding on various tree and shrub foliage. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its bark-like camouflage, often resting with wings spread flat, and the presence of wavy cross-lines on the forewings. Coloration is variable but the overall cryptic pattern is consistent.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly variable, cryptic grey-brown wings mottled with darker spots and wavy lines, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
