White-marked Nechesia
Common NameWhite-marked Nechesia
Scientific NameNechesia albotentata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'inchworms' that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled brown coloration, the line of small black dots along the wing margins, and the prominent white markings on the hindwings. It typically rests with its wings spread flat.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown wings, often with a reddish or purplish tint. It features a row of small black dots along the outer margin of both wings and distinctive white markings, typically two crescent-shaped spots, on the hindwings.
