Bug FAQPine Conelet Looper Moth
Nepytia semiclusaria · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Geometridae
Also called: Southern Neptyia, Southern Nepytia, pine conelet looper
The southern nepytia moth belongs to the Geometridae family and has a wingspan of about 36 mm. Adults can be seen flying at any time of year, and the caterpillars feed on pine trees.
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How to recognize it
It is scientifically named Nepytia semiclusaria and is a member of the Geometridae family.
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Size
The moth’s wingspan measures roughly 36 mm.
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Where it lives
Adults are active and can be observed throughout the year.
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What it eats
The larvae feed on species of pine (Pinus).
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing year round, indicating continuous adult activity.
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When you see it
They can be seen flying in every season.
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Where it comes from
It is identified as the southern nepytia moth.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 20 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Alabama, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Status: native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
What do the caterpillars of the southern nepytia moth eat?
The larvae feed on pine trees (Pinus species).
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When can I see adult southern nepytia moths?
Adults are active and can be observed throughout the entire year.
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Same family (Geometridae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepytia_semiclusaria
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