White Pine Angle
Common NameWhite Pine Angle
Scientific NameMacaria pinistrobata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorswhite, grey, black
HabitatConiferous forests, especially those with white pine
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern Canada and eastern United States)
Host PlantsPinus strobus, Pinus resinosa, Pinus banksiana
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on the needles of pine trees, primarily White Pine.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic mottled grey and white patterning with dark markings, including a prominent dark discal spot and an angled hindwing margin. Its presence in pine forests is a strong indicator.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned wings, featuring a mottled mix of white, grey, and black markings, often with a distinct dark discal spot.
