Eulithis diversilineata

(Hübner, [1813])
Lesser Grapevine Looper

Sort #: 1708 | P3 #: 910031 | MPG #: 7196 | PFG Page #: 180
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Larval substrate: Vitis* (Grape), Parthenocissus* (Virginia Creeper)
Phenology: Adult: 6/28 to 10/15 (91 records)

Comment: Forewing measurements have been given as 12-15mm, but these may refer to males only. The females of both species are larger than the males and female diversilineata may overlap in size with male gracilineata. Larvae are mostly greenish, often tinged with red. They lack the darkly pigmented lateral swellings on the second thoracic segment found in E. gracilineata. Wagner (2005) states that it is a petiole mimic.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 336