Vestal Moth
Common NameVestal Moth
Scientific NameLeptosteges vestaliella
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, brown
HabitatWoodlands, open forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical geometrid loopers (inchworms) that feed on woody plants, primarily oaks. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its entirely white appearance, small size, and the presence of tiny, often faint, dark discal spots on the forewings.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pure white wings, often featuring one or two minute dark spots on each forewing.
