Idaea furciferata explained

Idaea furciferata, the notch-winged wave moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maryland to northern Florida, west to Missouri and Texas.[1]

The wingspan is about 17 mm for males and 15 mm for females. Adults are mostly on wing from April to August.[2]

The larvae feed on Trifolium and Taraxacum species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7108 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://bugguide.net/node/view/164630 Bug Guide
  3. http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Idaea-furciferata Butterflies and Moths of North America