Connected Looper Moth
Common NameConnected Looper Moth
Scientific NameEutrapela clemataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, willow, poplar, cherry, elm
Flight PeriodApril to September (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, mimicking twigs. They feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown to orange-brown wings with two prominent, often connected, white markings on the forewings. The moth's resting posture, with wings held in a triangular fashion, is also a key identifier.
Description
This moth has a mottled reddish-brown to orange-brown coloration with two prominent, somewhat connected, white spots on each forewing. Its body is robust and furry, and it often rests with its wings held in a distinctive, almost triangular shape.
