Wavy-lined Looper
Common NameWavy-lined Looper
Scientific NameEnchoria lacteata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, black, cream
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive, complex wavy pattern of dark and light bands, which can vary in intensity but always presents a mottled, cryptic appearance.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a highly variable, intricate wavy pattern of dark brown, black, and creamy white bands across its wings, providing excellent camouflage.
