Identification
forewing subterminal area light brown, basal area medium brown, discal spot reduced or absent, AM line relatively smooth and gently curving
hindwing pale grayish brown
Range
southern Canada and adjacent parts of US
Season
adults fly from April to September
Food
larvae feed on birch, blackberry, hawthorn, and willow (
Ohio State U.)
See Also
Euphyia intermediata (Sharp-angled Carpet) which has a large black discal spot, a more jagged or zigzag AM line, and a paler forewing ground color. See
comparison images of both species.
Internet References
live adult image (Steve Walter, New York)
common name reference (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)
Contributed by
Robin McLeod on 12 February, 2005 - 4:46pm
Additional contributions by
Matthew RothLast updated 20 September, 2005 - 6:13pm