Eulithis gracilineata

(Guenée, [1858])
Greater Grapevine Looper

Sort #: 1709 | P3 #: 910032 | MPG #: 7197 | PFG Page #: 180
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Larval substrate: Vitis (Grape), Parthenocissus (Virginia Creeper)
Phenology: Adult: 7/05 to 10/06 (20 records)

Comment: Forewing measurements have been given as 16-19mm, 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 can be distinguished by the presence of darkly pigmented lateral swellings on the second thoracic segment. They can be green or brown and according to Wagner (2005) they are twig mimics.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1923
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 53