Transfigured Hydriomena Moth
Common NameTransfigured Hydriomena Moth
Scientific NameHydriomena transfigurata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, black, gray, white
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, willow
Flight PeriodApril to July (sometimes a partial second brood in late summer)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They typically pupate in the soil or leaf litter, and the species overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the complex, mossy pattern of greens, grays, and blacks on the forewings, often with a broad dark median band and wavy lines that help it blend seamlessly with tree bark or lichens.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic forewings mottled in shades of green, black, and gray, featuring distinct wavy transverse lines and a prominent black discal spot.
