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Descriptions and Life History of Melanolophia imitata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

David Evans
David Evans
Affiliation:
Forest Entomology and Pathology Laboratory, Victoria, British Columbia
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Melanolophia imitata (Walker) has been colloquially referred to as the green-striped forest looper, in reference to its appearance and habitat. The spring-flying adults and the consistently large numbers of larvae attract considerable attention annually. Although the moths evince little migratory movement, their comparatively large size and pale colour, in association with their quantity, combine to create the basis for occasional alarming reports of forest insects. It is not infrequent to hear of clouds of moths scattering about a forest traveller and viewed throughout the woods. Ordinarily the adults fly during late evening, and are less attracted to light than many moths.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 94 , Issue 6 , June 1962 , pp. 594 - 605
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1962

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