Signate Looper Moth
Common NameSignate Looper Moth
Scientific NameEubaphe meridiana
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on oak leaves. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale tan ground color with two strong, wavy, dark brown lines on the forewings. The lines often have a somewhat S-shaped or 'signate' appearance.
Description
A small, pale tan moth characterized by two prominent, wavy, dark brown transverse lines across its forewings.
