Tarnished Gray
Common NameTarnished Gray
Scientific NameEctropis crepuscularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)37.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeNorth America, Europe, Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, poplar, spruce, fir
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars that feed on various trees and shrubs, pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, and adults emerge in spring and summer.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled gray-brown wings with distinct, jagged dark transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings. Males have bipectinate antennae.
Description
This is a medium-sized moth with a cryptic, mottled gray and brown pattern on its wings, featuring several jagged, dark transverse lines. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.
