Syngrapha u-aureum
Guenée, 1852
golden looper moth
Syngrapha u-aureum, known as the golden looper , is a noctuid moth distributed across and subarctic regions of eastern North America. The has one annually. Larvae feed on Vaccinium species, including blueberries and related shrubs. Two are recognized, differing in geographic distribution and associations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Syngrapha u-aureum: /sɪŋˈɡræfə juː ˈɔːreʊm/
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Distribution
Eastern Manitoba to Quebec, Labrador, southern Greenland, Newfoundland, northern Maine, northern New Hampshire, and northern New York.
Seasonality
One per year; active during summer months.
Diet
Larvae feed on Vaccinium .
Host Associations
- Vaccinium - larval
Life Cycle
(one per year).
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Syngrapha u-aureum u-aureum and Syngrapha u-aureum vaccinii.