Geometer moth

Anagogini sp.

Description:

This moth looked exactly like a couple of fallen leaves when resting. 1 1/4" wingspan.

Habitat:

Meadow.

Species ID Suggestions

13 Comments

KarenL 11 years ago

Thank you Mayra!

MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Wow!!

KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks for the tip JoAnn. I will add the tribe for now & do some research when I have more time.

seto2112 11 years ago

I can only suggest looking here: http://bugguide.net/node/view/14746/bgim...

KarenL 11 years ago

Ashish, I just realize Satyridae are butterflies - this one was definately a moth!

KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Bernadette!
Thanks for the tip Ashish - I will check it out.

Ashish Nimkar 11 years ago

I feel these are from Satyridae family which mimics with dry leafs.. in ventral view of wings.

Bernadette S 11 years ago

Very cool!

KarenL 11 years ago

I found several similar but not exact matches online so I'm going to submit this one to bamona too & get their thoughts on it. If its the same species I can combine them.

MartinL 11 years ago

The outer edge seems to differ too. There may be gender dimorphism?

KarenL 11 years ago

Martin, I think you are right! This specimen was smaller & darker but probably the same species!
SFShep, I try & find the species (or at least narrow down the search!) using my field guide, then I will search on bugguide but if I have no luck there I usually submit to butterfliesandmoths.org & hope the experts there can help!