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Maple Spanworm Moth

Ennomos magnaria

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Geometridae, Subfamily: Ennominae. A common geometer moth resembling a leaf. Fall flier. Wingspan: 43-60 mm. Unevenly scalloped wings are orange/yellow with variable specks and blotches of brown. Hosts: Deciduous trees including maple, oak, basswood, popular.

Habitat:

Open woodlands

Notes:

Attracted to light. Also known as Notch-wing moth

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Ennomos magnaria

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Comments (4)
Jacob Gorneau
I think the moth falling when handled is a defensive mimic! When I first picked the one I found up, it fell to the ground like a leaf, and I actually lost it amongst the leaves for a few moments.
Carol Snow Milne
J, strange you should say that. When I first touched it on the wall, it fell right to the ground before I prompted it up on my finger. HA! Thanks for telling me.
Jacob Gorneau
Very nice spotting! Wow!! Did it fall like a leaf for you too?

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PublishedOctober 18, 2012

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