Kent's Geometer Moth (Selenia kentaria)

(Photo taken on 03/25/09 by Marvin)

Kent's Geometer Moth (Selenia kentaria)

One of the many Geometridae moths that inhabit the central and eastern mixed hardwood forests of North America. Unlike most moths, this species holds its wings overhead as do butterflies. Larva is an "inch worm" caterpillar that mimics a twig. (See here for photo)

Sources:
BugGuide
University of Alberta


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Kent's Geometer Moth (Selenia kentaria)

Kent's Geometer

Kent's Geometer (Selenia kentaria -- Hodges #6818)

Common Name: Kent's Thorn

One of the multitude of Geometridae moths that inhabit the central and eastern mixed hardwood forests of North America. Larva is an "inch worm" caterpillar that mimics twigs. Numerous under our porch light at the present time.

Thanks to Tony Thomas at BugGuide for the ID.

Kent's Geometer