Subidaria Moth
Common NameSubidaria Moth
Scientific NameSubidaria subidaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black, gray
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas with trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to July, sometimes a second brood in August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive intricate, wavy, and mottled pattern of browns and blacks on the wings, along with the scalloped outer wing margins. It typically rests with wings spread flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a complex, mottled pattern of various shades of brown, tan, black, and gray, featuring wavy bands across the wings and a scalloped outer margin.
