White Slant-line Moth

Scientific Name: Tetracis cachexiata

Order & Family: Order Lepidoptera, Family Geometridae

Size: 38–50 mm wingspan

White Slant-line Moth

Natural Habitat

Found in woodlands, forests, and suburban gardens across North America.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae (caterpillars) feed on various trees and shrubs including birch, maple, and cherry; adults feed on flower nectar.

Behavior Patterns

Nocutrnal and attracted to lights at night; during the day, they rest on vegetation where their pale color provides camouflage. They undergo complete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans; serves as a pollinator for flowers and acts as a food source for birds and bats in the ecosystem.

Identified on: 5/26/2026