Scientific Name:
Diagramnia californiaria
Description
The adult moth typically exhibits mottled grey, tan, or dusky coloration resembling the texture of granite rock, allowing it to camouflage perfectly against stone surfaces and tree bark. Adult specimens feature a forewing length averaging around 14 mm.
Behaviors
Larvae are inch worms, moving in the classic reach-and-pull manner. Anchor the Front: The inchworm grips the surface with its true legs (thoracic legs) located at the front of its body.. Bring the Rear Forward: It releases its hind prolegs and pulls its back end forward, causing its middle body to arch upward into a high "U" or omega shape.
Fun Facts
Looks like granite!
