White Slant-line
Common NameWhite Slant-line
Scientific NameCabera variolaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, yellowish-brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantswillow, birch, alder, poplar, maple, oak, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon, often in leaf litter or soil, and overwinter as pupae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall pure white coloration and the two subtle, parallel, yellowish-brown wavy lines on the forewings. The lines are typically faint but consistently present.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pure white wings, each forewing marked by two faint, yellowish-brown, slightly wavy lines that slant across the wing.
