Serrated Eulithis Moth
Common NameSerrated Eulithis Moth
Scientific NameEulithis serrataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31.5
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, white, ochre
HabitatForests, woodlands, riparian areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (Canada and northern United States, extending south in mountainous regions)
Host Plantswillow, poplar, birch
Flight PeriodLate June to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on deciduous trees and shrubs, then pupate before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive serrated and wavy banding pattern across the forewings, including a prominent dark median band and a pale, often jagged, subterminal line. The overall cryptic coloration is key.
Description
A medium-sized moth with intricately patterned forewings featuring wavy, serrated bands in shades of brown, grey, black, and white, providing excellent camouflage.
