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Common Looper Moth

Autographa precationis

Description:

Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Plusiinae. A common type of Looper moth. TL 18-20 mm. Grayish brown FW with bronze and lilac sheen. Stigma is variable. White spots. Collar is thin orange. Hosts: Low plants including bean, cabbage, dandelion. Three or more broods.

Habitat:

Near woodlands and meadow. Attracted to light.


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Pennsylvania, USA

Lat: 40.87, Long: -75.61

Spotted on Jul 22, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012

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