Forage Looper Moth

Natural Habitat

Found in meadows, fields, gardens, and grassy areas throughout North America.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on flower nectar. Larvae (caterpillars) feed on various clovers, grasses, alfalfa, and other legumes.

Behavior Patterns

They are primarily nocturnal but are often flushed from grass during the day. They have a distinctive jerky flight pattern and hold their wings in a flat triangle when resting.

Risks & Benefits

Generally beneficial as pollinators in the adult stage. The larvae are common in agricultural fields but are rarely considered major pests unless populations are exceptionally high.

Identified on: 5/4/2026