Small Pine Looper Moth
Common NameSmall Pine Looper Moth
Scientific NameEupithecia analoga
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatConiferous forests, pine woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America
Host PlantsPinus (pine species)
Flight PeriodMay to July (sometimes a second generation in August/September)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on pine needles. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, cryptic brown pattern with wavy lines, and the distinctive small white spot on the forewing. It is strongly associated with pine trees.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, featuring darker wavy lines and a small white discal spot. The hindwings are similar but paler.
