Forage Looper Moth

Fields, meadows, gardens, and grassy areas across North America

Caterpillars feed on clover, alfalfa, and various grasses; adults drink flower nectar

Active day and night; often seen flitting low over grass and resting with wings spread flat in a triangular shape

Generally harmless to humans; acts as a minor agricultural pest for hay crops but serves as an important food source for birds and bats and other wildlife