Eulithis gracilineata – Greater Grapevine Looper

Family Geometridae    Hodges # 7197

Caterpillar foods:  Grape and Virginia Creeper  (Wagner)

This species is very similar to Eulithis diversiliniata – the adults look identical.  The only way to tell them apart is by dissection or rearing.  (Bugguide)

According to David Wagner:  “Eulithis gracilineata is a brownish twig mimic with darkly pigmented lateral swelling on T2”.

5/23/2023  This individual was found and reared on Wild Grape leaves.

 

5/23/2023

 

5/30/2023

 

6/2/2023

 

6/21/2023  Adult emerged and was released

 

6/21/2023

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