Jute Looper
Common NameJute Looper
Scientific NameAnomis sabulifera
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAnominae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, grey
HabitatAgricultural fields, cultivated areas, gardens, and disturbed habitats where host plants are abundant.
Geographic RangeWidespread in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, including parts of the Middle East.
Host PlantsCorchorus spp. (jute), Gossypium spp. (cotton), Hibiscus esculentus (okra), Sida rhombifolia, Triumfetta rhomboidea
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, often year-round in tropical climates.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are semi-loopers, typically green with longitudinal stripes, feeding on the leaves of host plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled light and dark brown forewings, the prominent dark reniform spot, and the distinctive wavy subterminal line. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with its surroundings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with light brown to yellowish-brown forewings, heavily mottled with darker brown and grey scales, featuring a distinct dark reniform spot and a wavy subterminal line.
