Cherry Looper
Common NameCherry Looper
Scientific NameEupithecia miserulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host PlantsPrunus spp. (cherry), oak, maple, birch, willow, aster, goldenrod
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms,' typically green or brown, blending with foliage. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, mottled brown and cream coloration, wavy lines, and a prominent dark discal spot. The pattern is highly variable, but these features are generally present; often rests with wings flattened.
Description
A small, mottled brown and cream moth with wavy transverse lines and a dark discal spot on its forewings, providing excellent camouflage.
