Caripeta divisata
Walker, [1863]
Gray Spruce Looper, Twin-spot Girdle, Gray Spruce Looper Moth
Caripeta divisata is a geometrid found across and northern temperate regions of North America. The is commonly known as the gray spruce looper, referencing its larval association with spruce and its characteristic looping locomotion. are active during late summer and fall. The species has been relatively well-documented through citizen science observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caripeta divisata: /kæˈriːpɪtə dɪˈvaɪsætə/
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous forests, particularly those containing spruce (Picea ).
Distribution
North America; recorded from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, and from Vermont in the United States.
Seasonality
active in late summer and fall (August through October based on iNaturalist observation records).