Pink-patched Looper Moth
Common NamePink-patched Looper Moth
Scientific NameEuchlaena effectaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, pink, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pink patches on the forewings, combined with the mottled grey and brown coloration and small white discal spots. Its cryptic pattern helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
This moth has mottled grey and brown forewings with wavy lines and prominent pink patches near the base and apex, along with small white discal spots.
