Family Geometridae | Genus Acasis Rank Species | |
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Similar Euphyia intermediata, Achatia distincta, Besma quercivoraria, Abagrotis, Anavitrinella pampinaria | ||
The Olive-and-black Carpet (Acasis viridata) is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It was described by Packard in 1873. It is found from Newfoundland to British Columbia and the adjacent northern part of the United States, south in the east to Florida, and south in the west to Colorado and Oregon.
The wingspan is 18-20 mm. Adults are on wing from April to July in North America. There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on the flowerheads of Viburnum cassinoides.
References
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