Silky Wave
Common NameSilky Wave
Scientific NameEuacidalia sericearia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsgrey, brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsclover, dandelion, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are slender 'inchworms' that feed on low-growing herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, uniform dull greyish-brown color, faint wavy lines across the wings, and a small, often indistinct, discal spot on the forewing.
Description
A small, delicate moth with dull greyish-brown wings, often appearing somewhat silky due to fine scaling, and typically featuring faint wavy lines and a small discal spot.
