Kebnat
INSECTS

Vestal Moth

Cabera variolaria

Insects
Native
Vestal Moth, photo 1 of 5
Vestal Moth, Adult
Vestal Moth, Adult

Butterfly or moth in the family Geometridae.

There are 44 observations of Vestal Moth in Québec, mostly in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Montérégie and Estrie, and it has been reported in 13 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and July and become rare from September to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Abitibi-Témiscamingue13
  2. Montérégie6
  3. Estrie6
  4. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean3
  5. Capitale-Nationale3
  6. Côte-Nord3
  7. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine2
  8. Bas-Saint-Laurent2
  9. Outaouais2
  10. Nord-du-Québec1
  11. Laurentides1
  12. Mauricie1
  13. Montréal1

What the caterpillar eats

ChokecherryPrunus virginiana
TOXIC
Balsam poplarPopulus balsamifera
Bigtooth aspenPopulus grandidentata
Quaking aspenPopulus tremuloides

Similar species

White Spring MothLomographa vestaliata
Yellow-dusted Cream MothCabera erythemaria
Virgin MothProtitame virginalis
Pale BeautyCampaea perlata
Lesser Maple Spanworm MothMacaria pustularia
Northern Eudeilinia MothEudeilinia herminiata
Large Lace-border MothScopula limboundata