Linden Looper Moth
Common NameLinden Looper Moth
Scientific NameErannis tiliaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorstan, light brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, urban and suburban areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantslinden, maple, oak, elm, birch, apple
Flight PeriodOctober to December
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'looper' caterpillars that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees. They pupate in the soil, and adults emerge in late fall. Females are flightless and have vestigial wings.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive mottled tan and brown forewings with two wavy lines and a black discal spot. It is one of the few moths active as an adult in late fall, and the females are flightless.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled tan to light brown forewings, characterized by two distinct wavy dark brown transverse lines and a small black discal spot on each forewing.
