Diachrysia aereoides
(Grote, 1864)
Dark-spotted Looper, Lined Copper Looper
Diachrysia aereoides is a noctuid ranging across North America from Newfoundland to northern California. have a wingspan of 28–40 mm and are active from June to July. The completes one annually. Larvae feed on a variety of herbaceous and woody plants across multiple .
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America, from Newfoundland west to northern California; southernmost records from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Canadian provincial records include Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan; US records include Vermont.
Seasonality
active June to July; one per year.
Diet
Larvae are feeders on herbaceous and woody plants. Documented include Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, and Rosaceae.
Life Cycle
(one per year).