Maple Spanworm Moth
Ennomos magnaria
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Geometridae, Subfamily: Ennominae (Typical Geometers) Wingspan: 43-60 mm.Unevenly scalloped wings are pale orange variably speckled and blotched brown. Rest with its wings raised about 45 degrees above the horizontal line although I found this one hanging upside down by a light. Hosts: Deciduous trees including alder, basswood, maple, oak and poplar.
Habitat:
At light during the day near lawn, woodlands and meadow
Notes:
Not to be confused with Large Maple Spanworm Moth (Prochoerodes lineola) Attaches to finger easily. Photos taken in very bright sunlight behind me.
Reference Links:
Moth Photographers Group – Ennomos magnaria – 6797
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013
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