Amyclaria Looper
Common NameAmyclaria Looper
Scientific NameCernia amyclaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its uniform reddish-brown coloration, subtle wavy lines, and the characteristic looper larval movement.
Description
A medium-sized moth with light to reddish-brown wings, featuring faint wavy transverse lines and small darker smudges near the outer margins.
