The Scribbler
Cladara atroliturata
42.3498, -74.0187
Field Notes
Description:
I'm not sure which scribble Mr. Walker was considering when he named Cladara atroliturata, fondly known as The Scribbler, but there certainly are many! Cladara atroliturata is a lovely Spring and early Summer moth which comes in green and gray forms. Luckily, I was able to encounter this stunning green form, which is my favorite color. The legs of this moth are striped, and the antennae are neither clubbed nor feathery, perhaps suggesting this is a female?
Habitat:
Larvae feed on elders, birches, maples, and willows.
Notes:
Lifer!! I was so glad to see this one, and it was certainly a by chance spotting! My sister was tending to our chicks we got a few weeks ago, and as I was holding the chicks, I noticed a moth in between the screen door and the actual door. I almost passed it off for a Phigalia, of which I still would have taken a photo since I've not seen moths since the beginning of the week, but it was just too small! When I looked closer, I became elated, it was a Scribbler! When I brought it closer to myself, I noticed this was a lovely green individual!
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