White Edge Moth
Common NameWhite Edge Moth
Scientific NameLomographa vestaliata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, reddish-orange
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantscherry, apple, birch, maple, willow
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown inchworms (loopers) that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent white costal (leading) edge on the forewings, which contrasts with the mottled brown and reddish-orange wing coloration, and the faint wavy white lines across the wings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and reddish-orange forewings, characterized by a distinct white band along the costal margin and faint wavy white lines.
