Small hooked-tip looper moth
Common NameSmall hooked-tip looper moth
Scientific NameCallizzia amorata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars that mimic twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and tan coloration, the wavy dark lines across the wings, the distinct dark discal spot often within a pale area, and the characteristic slightly hooked tip of the forewings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and tan wings, featuring wavy dark bands and a prominent dark discal spot on each forewing, often surrounded by a pale patch. The forewing apex is slightly hooked.
