Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Eufidonia discospilata (Walker, 1862)
Fidonia discospilata Walker, 1862
Fidonia quadripunctata Morrison, 1874
* phylogenetic sequence #196150
Size
Forewing length 11-13 mm (Powell & Opler, 2009).
(1)Range
From British Columbia to Newfoundland, south to Massachusetts (Morris, 1980), and through Great Lakes region (E.H. Strickland Museum).
Habitat
Usually found in bogs and barrens (Powell & Opler, 2009).
(1)Food
Mostly trees and shrubs in Ericaceae and Rosaceae; also, alder, birch, willow and
viburnum (Powell & Opler, 2009).
(1)Life Cycle
Overwinters as pupae (Powell & Opler, 2009).
(1)Print References
Forbes, W.T.M. 1948. Lepidoptera of New York and neighboring states. Part II.
Memoir. Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station. 274:
63
McGuffin, 1977: Guide to the Geometridae of Canada (Lepidoptera): II. Subfamily Ennominae. 2. Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada 101: 1-191 (Description and keys to adult and larvae)
Morris, R. F. 1980. Butterflies and moths of Newfoundland and Labrador, the macrolepidoptera. Agriculture Canada publication 1691:
255
Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl.28.27m; p.210
(1)
Walker, F. 1861. Geometrites. List of the specimens of lepidopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum 22:
1034Internet References
Moth Photographers Group - photos of living and pinned adults
