About Caenurgina erechtea Cramer
Caenurgina erechtea, commonly called the forage looper or common grass moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. This species was first formally described by Pieter Cramer in 1780. It can be found across the entire continental United States from coast to coast, and in adjacent areas of Canada. It is not present in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, or the Northwest Territories. The wingspan of adult individuals ranges from 30 to 42 mm. Depending on the location, adults are active and in flight from March through November. The larvae of Caenurgina erechtea feed on Ambrosia trifida, plus various species of clover, grass, and alfalfa.
