Bug Identifier
Pale geometer moth
Community identification

Pale geometer moth

Likely a geometer moth (family Geometridae); exact species cannot be confirmed from the photo

Order & Family
Lepidoptera; Geometridae
Size
Many similar geometer moths have wingspans around 20–40 mm.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Woodlands, gardens, and other places with shrubs or trees; often attracted to lights.

Diet & Feeding

Adults generally feed little or not at all; caterpillars eat leaves of host plants.

Behavior Patterns

Usually rests with wings spread flat. Caterpillars move in looping steps and often resemble twigs.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to people; caterpillars are part of food webs and some species can damage plants when abundant.