Boreal Pine Looper Moth
Common NameBoreal Pine Looper Moth
Scientific NameMacaria brunneata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, black
HabitatConiferous forests, pine forests, heathlands
Geographic RangeHolarctic (Northern Europe, Asia, North America)
Host Plantspine, spruce, fir, larch
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on conifer needles, pupating in the soil or leaf litter. Typically one generation per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall grey coloration and the prominent, dark, wavy subterminal lines that are often continuous across both forewings and hindwings when the moth is at rest.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey wings featuring several dark, wavy transverse lines, most notably a jagged subterminal line on both forewings and hindwings.
