Bilobed Looper Moth
Common NameBilobed Looper Moth
Scientific NameColobochyla interpuncta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, willow, hickory, elm
Flight PeriodMay to August (one or two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'loopers' that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsThe most reliable identification feature is the prominent, bilobed white reniform spot on the forewing, which stands out against the otherwise mottled brown and grey camouflage.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a distinctive, prominent white, bilobed reniform spot. Its resting posture often makes it appear like a piece of bark or debris.
