Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Scopula inductata (
Guenée, [1858])
Acidalia inductata Guenée, 1857
Scopula anticaria (Walker, 1860)
Scopula suppressaria (Walker, 1862)
Scopula consecutaria (Walker, 1866)
Scopula sobria (Walker, 1866)
Scopula delicata (Cassino, 1931)
Scopula oliveata (Cassino, 1931)
Phylogenetic Sequence # 91a0115
Size
wingspan 20-25 mm, based on CBIF specimen
Identification
wings light yellowish-gray, crossed by several gray wavy lines; outer edges of wings rounded; a black dot is present near the middle of each wing
Range
North America east of the Rockies
(1)(2)(3)Season
adults fly from July to September
Food
larvae feed on aster, clover, dandelion, ragweed, and sweet clover
See Also
Simple Wave -
Scopula junctaria has angular (not rounded) hind-wings. The discal spots are missing.
Large Lace Border -
Scopula limboundata has angular (not rounded) hind-wings.
Drab Brown Wave -
Lobocleta ossularia has dashed or checkered terminal lines.
Internet References
Moth Photographers Group - species page with photos of living and pinned adults
