Lomographa glomeraria
(Grote, 1881)
Gray Spring Moth
A small geometrid of eastern North America with a wingspan of approximately 25 mm. are active in spring. Larvae feed on Prunus . The species was first described by Grote in 1881.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lomographa glomeraria: //ləˈmɒɡrəfə ɡlɒməˈrɑːriə//
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Identification
Small size (wingspan ~25 mm) distinguishes it from many larger geometrid moths. The "gray spring " suggests a gray coloration and early-season period, though specific pattern details are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, and Manitoba.
Seasonality
Spring (implied by "gray spring " and timing).
Diet
Larvae feed on Prunus .
Host Associations
- Prunus - larval plant