Green Looper
Common NameGreen Looper
Scientific NameChloroclysta truncata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, heathland
Geographic RangePalearctic (Europe, Asia, North Africa) and parts of Nearctic (North America)
Host Plantswillow, birch, hawthorn, blackthorn, bilberry, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' (inchworms) feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They typically overwinter as pupae, with two generations flying per year.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic mottled green and brown coloration, often with a distinct dark central band on the forewing, though this can vary. The wings are typically held flat when at rest, and the hindwings may show a slightly scalloped margin.
Description
This moth exhibits a highly variable, cryptic wing pattern, typically a mottled blend of green, brown, and white, often with wavy transverse lines and a prominent, sometimes darker, central band on the forewings.
