The Gray Scoopwing has a wingpspan of approximately 7/8 inch. The forewing is brownish-gray with a dark triangular spot at mid-point of the outer margin. The outer margin is even and slightly rounded. The brown AM and PM lines are connected by a short bar on the inner margin. The hindwing margin is deeply scooped. The larva has a brown head. The body is dark gray above, pale gray below with a black lateral line separating the top from the bottom.
The frequency of occurrence of this uncommon moth at Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods is unknown. It has been photographed in early June at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. Adults fly from Apr. to Sept.
Hostplants are deciduous trees and shrubs including apple, hickory, honey locust, ironwood, linden and oak. The caterpillar has no proleFormerly the Gray Scoopwing was in the family Epiplemidae. It is in the subfamily Epipleminae. The larval foodplant is honeysuckle. The larvae feed together in a group inside webs on honeysuckle leaves.
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