Green-striped Forest Looper
Common NameGreen-striped Forest Looper
Scientific NameHydriomena speciosata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsolive green, dark brown, cream
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (from Alaska south to California, east to the Rocky Mountains)
Host PlantsDouglas-fir, Western Hemlock, Grand Fir, Sitka Spruce
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' that feed on the needles of various conifer trees, typically undergoing one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy, mottled pattern of olive-green, dark brown, and cream bands on the forewings, often with a prominent pale median band.
Description
This moth features a complex, cryptic pattern of wavy bands in shades of olive green, dark brown, and cream across its forewings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark or foliage.
