Giraffe Looper Moth
Common NameGiraffe Looper Moth
Scientific NameParapercnia giraffata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, yellow, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsQuercus, Acer, Betula, Ulmus, Prunus, Salix, Populus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into 'looper' caterpillars that feed on various broadleaf trees and shrubs, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive white and dark-spotted wings, which resemble a giraffe's pattern, and the prominently striped yellow and black abdomen.
Description
This moth features white wings heavily patterned with irregular, dark brown to black spots. Its body is strikingly striped with alternating bands of bright yellow and black.
