White-striped Black
Common NameWhite-striped Black
Scientific NameTrichodezia albovittata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from Newfoundland west to British Columbia and south to Florida and Texas.
Host PlantsBalsam fir (Abies balsamea), Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), Spruce (Picea spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green loopers that feed on the needles of coniferous trees. They pupate in a cocoon among leaf litter or soil before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the striking, wide white band on the otherwise dark forewings. The hindwings are typically dark with a faint white band.
Description
A small, dark moth with a prominent, broad white band running across the forewings, contrasting sharply with the dark brown to black background.
