These caterpillars are mottled brown loopers.

(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The adult moth is light brown with wavy transverse dark brown lines extending across both wings. The termen of each fore and hind wing has a wavy edge.

eggs, magnified
(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The eggs are oval, and have a microscopic pattern of crenulated ribs. When newly laid they are pale green, turning red as they aged.

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(updated 4 June 2005)