Variable Antepione Moth
Common NameVariable Antepione Moth
Scientific NameAntepione thisoaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, forest edges, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (southern Canada to Florida, west to Texas and Kansas)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodApril to October (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, with two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the variable yellow and brown mottling, especially the broad brown band on the outer wing margins, and a distinct dark discal spot on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a variable yellow to orange-yellow ground color, heavily mottled with reddish-brown or dark brown on the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
