Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1404680

Observation date: June 24, 2025
Submitted by: Colleen K
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: This is either the Lesser or the Greater grapevine looper. Adults of the Lesser grapevine looper <i>E. diversilineata</i> and the greater grapevine looper <i>E. gracilineata</i> cannot be separated by appearance alone without rearing or dissection. However, the forewing measures do not overlap (Lesser 12-15 mm; Greater, 16-19 mm). Thus, photographs with a millimeter rule are crucial for identification.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Robertson County