Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Lambdina Higher classification Lambdina | Phylum Arthropoda Family Geometridae Scientific name Lambdina pellucidaria Rank Species | |
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Similar Geometer moth, Butterflies and moths, Besma quercivoraria, Eusarca confusaria, Metarranthis obfirmaria | ||
Lambdina pellucidaria, known by the common names pitch pine looper, eastern pine looper and yellow-headed looper, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in eastern parts of the United States, from New York west to Illinois and south to Georgia.
The wingspan is about 33 mm. The moth flies from March to June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on pitch, red, and other hard pines, as well as oak.
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