Pome Looper
Common NamePome Looper
Scientific NameChloroclystis rectangulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatOrchards, gardens, woodlands, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsapple, pear, hawthorn, plum, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the flowers and developing fruits of pome trees. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, and adults emerge later in the season.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and grey cryptic pattern with white wavy lines, and its association with fruit trees. The forewings often have a somewhat rectangular appearance.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown and grey wings, featuring irregular white wavy lines across both forewings and hindwings. The body is stout and matches the wing coloration.
