Kingdom Animalia Family Geometridae Scientific name Epimecis hortaria Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Epimecis Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Epimecis, Butterflies and moths, Campaea perlata | ||
Alevilla de la magnolia epimecis hortaria tulyptree beauty moth
Epimecis hortaria, the tulip-tree beauty, is a species of Ennominae found in North America. It is found throughout New England south to Florida and west to Texas and Missouri. They can be seen flying from late March to early October. Adults are nocturnal and are attracted to lights. The immature caterpillars can be found feeding on Magnolia, Asimina, Populus, Sassafras and Liriodendron.
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Identification
With a wingspan of 43–55 mm, E. hortaria is one of the larger Geometer moths. There are two forms, one being "Dendraria" and the other being "Carbonaria". The Dendraria has a broader median with subterminal lines while the Carbonaria is darker with white edging. The thick bodied caterpillar has a swollen 3rd thoracic segment. The caterpillar is grey to brown with darker markings, faint pinstripes and orange spiracles.