Vancouver Looper
Common NameVancouver Looper
Scientific NamePero morrisonaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, mixed deciduous and coniferous areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from British Columbia south to California
Host Plantsalder, willow, birch, oak, maple, Douglas-fir
Flight PeriodApril to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that mimic twigs, feeding on various trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy dark lines on the forewings and the overall mottled cryptic coloration. The specific pattern of the lines and the dark discal spot can help differentiate it from similar *Pero* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown, grey, and white wings, featuring prominent wavy dark lines across the forewings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
