Blackberry Looper Moth
Common NameBlackberry Looper Moth
Scientific NameChlorochlamys chloroleucaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale green, pale yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, west to the Great Plains
Host PlantsRubus (blackberry, raspberry), Aster, Solidago (goldenrod)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe caterpillars are 'loopers' or 'inchworms,' moving with a characteristic looping motion. They are typically green or brown, camouflaging well with their host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale green wings with two wavy, pale yellow lines on the forewing and one on the hindwing, along with a pale yellow fringe.
Description
A small, delicate moth characterized by its pale green wings adorned with two prominent, wavy, pale yellow lines on the forewing and one on the hindwing.
