About Selenia kentaria (Grote & Robinson, 1867)
Selenia kentaria, commonly called Kent's thorn or Kent's geometer, is a moth species that belongs to the family Geometridae. This species was first formally described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1867. It can be found in eastern and central North America. The wingspan of adult Selenia kentaria ranges from 32 to 52 mm. Adults are active in flight from March through August. Adult moths mimic wilted leaves, while the caterpillar larvae resemble twigs. The larvae feed on a number of different hardwood tree species, including Betula and Prunus.
