Phaeoura mexicanaria
(Grote, 1883)
pine looper moth
A pine looper in the Geometridae, first described from Mexico and found across western North America. The is associated with coniferous forests and has a wingspan of 40–50 mm. Larvae feed on Pinus species.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Wingspan 40–50 mm. Distinguished from similar geometrid moths by association with pine and geographic range in western North America. Specific wing pattern details not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Coniferous forests; associated with pine-dominated .
Distribution
Western North America: British Columbia, Washington, California, Texas, and southeastern Montana.
Diet
Larvae feed on Pinus (pine).
Host Associations
- Pinus - larval food plantlarval
Similar Taxa
- Phaeoura quernariaCongeneric with similar (oak looper vs. pine looper), differing in plant association (Quercus vs. Pinus)