Confused Eusarca Moth resting on a log.

Confused Eusarca Moth

The Confused Eusarca is a moth species of the family Geometridae that occurs in North America and Brazil. It is the only member of the genus Eusarca that inhabits the northern portion of the United States and Canada. The wingspan of this species is between 29 and 41 mm. Adults are quite variable but tend to be yellow to tan with gray smudging. Some specimens look exceptionally dark compared to lighter variants. Uncommonly, individuals will have dark spotting in the subterminal area of the forewing.

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