Cyclophora packardi
(Prout, 1936)
Packard's wave moth, Packard's wave
Cyclophora packardi, commonly known as Packard's wave or Packard's wave, is a small geometrid moth found in eastern and central North America. are active from spring through early fall, with multiple likely occurring during this period. The exhibits characteristic yellowish to orangish-brown wing coloration. Larval plant associations remain partially uncertain, with possible feeding on Comptonia and Quercus species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyclophora packardi: /saɪˈklɒfərə ˈpækɑrdi/
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Identification
can be recognized by their small size (wingspan 17–23 mm) and yellowish to orangish-brown wing coloration. The belongs to the geometrid Sterrhinae, characterized by relatively broad wings and often subtle patterning. Definitive identification from similar Cyclophora species may require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America, from Maine south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Iowa and Ohio.
Seasonality
are on wing from April/May through September, suggesting a spring-to-fall period with possible multiple .
Diet
Larvae possibly feed on Comptonia and/or Quercus ; this association remains tentative and requires confirmation.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cyclophora speciesSimilar size, wing shape, and coloration; may require genitalia examination for definitive separation