Where’s Wildlife · Moth Field Guide
Scopula limboundata
Fine brown lines and tiny dark marks give this pale geometer moth its lace-like appearance.
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Look for whitish to pale yellow wings, fine brown speckling, wavy crosslines, and a small dark spot on each wing. Darker patches along the outer margins vary and may be absent. [1]
Compare the markings in these field photographs. Select any image to browse the full gallery.
The caterpillars use both woody and herbaceous plants. Recorded food plants include apple, blueberry, clover, dandelion, and black cherry. [1]
Compare the wavy lines, central dots, and outer wing margins together. A sharp photograph of a fresh adult is more useful than color alone. [2]
Explore reported Large Lace-border sightings. Observation records show where people have documented this moth and are not a complete range map.
[1] BugGuide — Large Lace-border
Wing markings, wingspan, and recorded hosts.
[2] Moths of North Carolina — Large Lace-border
Habitat, host records, and identification guidance.