Five Finger Looper
Common NameFive Finger Looper
Scientific NameEuchlaena effecta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)48
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, cherry, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the yellowish-orange ground color with brown speckling, and the distinctive dark-ringed white spots (ocelli), often appearing somewhat figure-eight shaped, on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized yellowish-orange moth with brown speckling and prominent dark-ringed white ocelli on all wings, and strongly bipectinate antennae.
