Gray Spruce Looper Moth
Common NameGray Spruce Looper Moth
Scientific NameCaripeta divisata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, gray
HabitatConiferous forests, spruce-fir forests
Geographic RangeEastern and central Canada, northeastern and north-central United States
Host Plantsspruce, fir, hemlock
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the needles of coniferous trees. They typically pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy white bands on the forewings against a mottled brown and gray background. The overall pattern provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grayish-brown forewings featuring a prominent wavy white median band and a white subterminal band. The hindwings are paler, often whitish with fine speckling.
