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INSECTS

Small Phigalia Moth

Phigalia strigataria

Insects
Native
Small Phigalia Moth, photo 1 of 5
Small Phigalia Moth, Caterpillar
Small Phigalia Moth, Male

Butterfly or moth in the family Geometridae. Feeds on plants.

There are 24 observations of Small Phigalia Moth in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Outaouais and Montréal, and it has been reported in 4 of the 17 regions. They peak in April.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montérégie12
  2. Outaouais8
  3. Montréal3
  4. Lanaudière1

What the caterpillar eats

American elmUlmus americana

Similar species

Half-wing MothPhigalia titea
Spring Cankerworm MothPaleacrita vernata
Horned Spanworm MothNematocampa resistaria
Linden Looper MothErannis tiliaria
Fall Cankerworm MothAlsophila pometaria
Small EngrailedEctropis crepuscularia
Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar MothLochmaeus manteo
Common Eupithecia MothEupithecia miserulata
Peppered MothBiston betularia
Double-lined GrayCleora sublunaria
White UnderwingCatocala relicta
American Oak BeautyPhaeoura quernaria