Asteria Looper
Common NameAsteria Looper
Scientific NameEusarca asteria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsaster, goldenrod, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical geometrid 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that often mimic twigs. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright yellow wings contrasted with the wavy, dark brown outer marginal band. The overall wing shape and color pattern are distinctive.
Description
This moth features bright yellow wings with a prominent, irregular dark brown band along the outer margin of both forewings and hindwings. Small black discal spots are visible on the forewings.
