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Edgefield County, SC

This moth is also known as the Gray Pine Looper. Food sources for larva are pines; less commonly balsam fir, eastern larch, and spruces. It was formerly was known as Anacamptodes vellivolata. The caterpillar appears to mimic the sheaths of pine needles.

This moth was attracted to the porch light. The ID was confirmed by both the Mothing and Moth-watching Group on Facebook and the BAMONA Website. It's the first time that I photographed this species.

Family Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)

Edgefield County, SC

Ichneumon Wasps (Ichneumonidae)

These parasitic wasps are solitary and feed on caterpillars.

Edgefield County, SC

The larvae feed on leaves of alder, apple, birch, mountain ash, serviceberry, willow.

This moth is found in both Europe and North America, hence the common name.

Family: Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)

Edgefield County, SC

Family Erebidae

Edgefield County, SC

Larvae feed on leaves of a variety of deciduous trees: basswood, birch, cherry, elm, hawthorn, oak, poplar, willow