Sharp-lined Yellow
Common NameSharp-lined Yellow
Scientific NameHeliomata cycladata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeEastern North America (southern Canada to Florida, west to Texas)
Host Plantsdogwood, hawthorn
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on woody plants, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the bright yellow wings with two sharp, dark lines on the forewings and the prominent dark brown band on the hindwings. Often active during the day.
Description
A small, bright yellow moth characterized by two distinct dark brown lines on its forewings and a broad dark brown band across its hindwings.
