Dyar's Looper Moth
Common NameDyar's Looper Moth
Scientific NameEupithecia dyari
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatConiferous forests, mixed forests
Geographic RangeWestern North America (Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains)
Host PlantsDouglas-fir, Grand fir, Western hemlock
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on conifer needles.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled brown and grey coloration, and prominent wavy black lines on the forewings, which help it blend with tree bark.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring distinct wavy black lines across the wings.
