Greater Grapevine Looper Moth
Common NameGreater Grapevine Looper Moth
Scientific NameEulithis diversilineata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Manitoba, Nebraska, and Texas
Host PlantsVitis spp. (grape), Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the leaves of grape and Virginia creeper. They pupate in the soil, and adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its yellowish-brown ground color with complex, wavy dark brown lines across the wings, and its association with grapevines and Virginia creeper.
Description
A medium-sized moth with tan to yellowish-brown wings marked with intricate, wavy dark brown lines and a small black discal spot on each forewing.
