Large-spotted Looper Moth
Common NameLarge-spotted Looper Moth
Scientific NamePhigalia titea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, elm, cherry, apple, willow
Flight PeriodFebruary to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' that feed on various deciduous tree leaves, pupating in the soil; adults emerge in late winter to early spring, with males being winged and females flightless.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white spots on the mottled reddish-brown forewings and its early spring flight period; males are winged, while females are flightless.
Description
This moth has mottled reddish-brown and tan forewings adorned with several prominent white spots, and a hairy, reddish-brown body.
