Tetracis crocallata
(Guenée, [1858])
Yellow Slant-line
Tetracis crocallata is a geometrid commonly known as the Yellow Slant-line. have forewings 17–25 mm in length and are active from May to August, with two per year in the southern portion of its range. The is widely distributed across eastern and central North America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Forewing length 17–25 mm. The "Yellow Slant-line" suggests a pale yellow ground color with a slanted transverse line on the forewing, though specific pattern details are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
North America: Nova Scotia and New Brunswick west through southern Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan to Alberta; south to northern Florida, west to Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and extreme eastern Texas.
Seasonality
active May to August; timing varies by location. Two per year in New York and areas southward.
Diet
Larvae feed on Alnus (alders), Castanea (chestnuts), and Salix (willows).
Life Cycle
Two per year in southern portion of range (New York and southward).