SNOWY GEOMETER

SNOWY GEOMETER

Eugonobapta nivosaria
GEOMETER MOTH FAMILY (Geometridae)

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The Snowy Geometer moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The wings are snowy white without markings. Sometimes there is a small, black discal spot on the underside of all wings. The hindwings are pointed. A similar all white moth, the White Spring Moth (Lomographa vestaliata) does not have pointed hindwings.

 

The frequency of occurrence in Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods is not known. It has been photographed in Fontenelle Forest in late May. It flies from May to August.

 

The larval foodplants are unknown. There are two broods each summer.

 

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