Lesser Grapevine Looper Moth
Common NameLesser Grapevine Looper Moth
Scientific NameEulithis diversilineata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorstan, light brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, and areas with host plants (grape and Virginia creeper)
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host PlantsVitis spp. (grape), Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or inchworms, feeding on the leaves of grape and Virginia creeper. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy pattern on the forewings, which can vary in intensity but typically includes a darker, somewhat triangular median band. The overall coloration is usually in earthy tones of brown and tan.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings patterned with wavy, irregular bands in shades of tan, light brown, and reddish-brown, often with a darker median band. The hindwings are typically paler.
