Woody Angle
Common NameWoody Angle
Scientific NameMacaria bisignata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, tan, brown
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantspine, spruce, hemlock, fir
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' (inchworms) that feed on the needles of various coniferous trees. They typically pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the light grey/tan cryptic coloration with distinct wavy dark brown lines across both forewings and hindwings, and the slightly angled or toothed margin of the hindwing.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with light grey to tan wings mottled with darker speckles and several wavy, dark brown transverse lines. The hindwings have a slightly angled or toothed margin.
