Visitation Moth
Common NameVisitation Moth
Scientific NameEupithecia miserulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, disturbed areas, urban environments
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread across Canada and the United States)
Host PlantsJuniper, Maple, Cherry, Aster, Goldenrod, various conifers and deciduous trees/shrubs
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods, year-round in warmer climates)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or loopers, feeding on a wide variety of flowers and foliage. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for its small size and highly variable, mottled brown and gray forewings, often with a distinct dark central spot and wavy lines. Due to its variability, identification can be challenging without close examination.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled shades of brown, gray, and black, often featuring wavy transverse lines and a prominent dark discal spot on the forewings.
