Yellow Slant-line
Common NameYellow Slant-line
Scientific NameTetracis crocallata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, willow, cherry, poplar, elm
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers', typical of the Geometridae family, and feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They overwinter as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the pale yellow wings with a single, prominent, dark brown diagonal line on each forewing. The line is usually straight or slightly curved, extending from the costa to the inner margin. Small dark discal spots may also be present.
Description
This moth has pale yellow wings, often with a slight orange tint, and a distinctive dark brown or reddish-brown diagonal line running across each forewing. Small dark speckles are scattered across the wings.
