Tulip-tree Beauty
Common NameTulip-tree Beauty
Scientific NameEpimecis hortaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantstulip tree, sweetgum, maple, birch, oak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' (loopers) that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsIdentified by its large size, distinctly scalloped wing margins, and complex bark-like camouflage pattern, often seen resting on tree trunks during the day.
Description
A large moth with broad, scalloped wings, displaying a highly cryptic pattern of mottled grey, brown, and white that mimics tree bark.
