Gray Looper Moth
Common NameGray Looper Moth
Scientific NameCampaea perlata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorspale green, white
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsbirch, maple, oak, willow, cherry, apple, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon among leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale green/white coloration, slender body, and the two faint, wavy lines on its wings.
Description
A pale green or whitish moth with a slender body and broad wings, marked by two faint, wavy lines across both forewings and hindwings.
