Euchlaena obtusaria explained

Euchlaena obtusaria, the obtuse euchlaena moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1813. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta east to Nova Scotia, south to Florida and Texas.[1] The habitat consists of mixed wood forests.

The wingspan is 27–48 mm.[2] Adults are on wing from April to September.

The larvae feed on Rosa and Impatiens species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=6726 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://bugguide.net/node/view/5337 BugGuide
  3. Web site: Anweiler, G. G. . Schmidt, B. C. . amp . January 16, 2004 . Species Details: Euchlaena obtusaria . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 27, 2020.