Maple Spanworm Moth
Ennomos magnaria
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Geometridae, Subfamily: Ennominae (Typical Geometers) Common moth. Wingspan: 43-60 mm. Unevenly scalloped wings are pale orange, variably speckled and blotched brown. Resembles autumn leaf especially since I found it hanging from the porch light. Also called Notched Wing Moth. Host trees include alder, basswood, maple, oak, and poplar.
Habitat:
Woodlands, yards wherever host trees are found. Came to porch light.
Notes:
Readily accepted my finger and was walking on my fingers, hand and then jacket. Took off in flight.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 10, 2013
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