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Common Gray moth

Anavitrinella pampinaria

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Description:

Anavitrinella pampinaria, the common gray, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in most of North America except the arctic regions, south to Mexico. The wingspan is 23–34 mm. The color of the forewing varies from medium gray to light yellowish-gray with heavy dark gray or black mottling.

Habitat:

The larvae feed on Malus, Fraxinus, Trifolium, Pyrus, Populus and Salix species.[1] The larvae are light brown and mimic twigs. The head is flat-faced, mottled with tan, white, black and occasionally pink. There are often black spots forming a dark blotch to either side of the triangle.

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PublishedJune 25, 2020

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