Fraternal Looper
Common NameFraternal Looper
Scientific NameCleora fraterna
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, white, yellowish-orange
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They are well-camouflaged, resembling twigs, and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and white forewings with a distinct yellowish-orange central patch and a pale, often circular, spot near the costa. The overall cryptic pattern helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown, white, and yellowish-orange forewings, featuring a distinct pale patch near the costa and a prominent yellowish-orange central area. The hindwings are similarly patterned but often paler.
