Ilexia intractata
(Walker, 1863)
Black-dotted Ruddy Moth
A medium-sized geometrid with ruddy-brown forewings marked by scattered black dots. The refers to this distinctive spotted pattern. are and attracted to light. The is well-documented across eastern North America with over 7,500 iNaturalist observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ilexia intractata: /ɪˈlɛksiə ɪntrækˈtɑːtə/
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Identification
Forewings are ruddy brown to reddish-brown with variable scattered black dots; hindwings are paler, often yellowish or cream-colored with minimal markings. are . Similar to Ilexia saturaria but distinguished by the presence of black dots rather than uniform coloration.
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Distribution
Eastern North America; records extend from southern Canada through the eastern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Ilexia saturariaUniformly colored ruddy-brown forewings lacking black dots; otherwise similar in size and wing shape