About Xanthorhoe labradorensis (Packard, 1867)
Xanthorhoe labradorensis, commonly known as the Labrador carpet moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Geometridae. Alpheus Spring Packard first described this species in 1867. This moth can be found across Canada, ranging from Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia and Alaska, extending north into Yukon and the Northwest Territories. In the eastern portion of its range, it can be found as far south as Louisiana and Mississippi. Its preferred habitat includes open wooded areas and woodland edges. The wingspan of Xanthorhoe labradorensis measures approximately 25 mm. This species produces one generation per year. In the northern part of its range, adult moths are active in flight from late May to late August.
