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Maple Looper

Parallelia bistriaris

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

The Maple Looper Moth (Parallelia bistriaris) is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in eastern North America.
The wingspan is 33-43 mm. Adults are on wing from April to September. There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on various trees, including birch, maple and walnut.

Habitat:

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Parallelia bistriaris

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Comments (2)
Jacob Gorneau
What a cool moth! Could you add this, and any other moths you may have to my mission, Moths of the Americas? Thanks! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449

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PublishedMay 13, 2012

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