About Parallelia bistriaris Hübner, 1818
Parallelia bistriaris, commonly called the maple looper moth, is a moth species that belongs to the Erebidae family. This species was first formally described by Jacob Hübner in 1818. Its range is restricted to eastern North America. The wingspan of this moth measures between 33 and 43 mm, which is equivalent to 1.3 to 1.7 inches. Adult maple looper moths are active and in flight from April through September. This species produces one new generation each year. The larvae of Parallelia bistriaris feed on the foliage of a variety of tree species, including birch, maple, and walnut trees.
