Autographa precationis

Autographa precationis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Autographa
Species: A. precationis
Binomial name
Autographa precationis
(Guenée, 1852)
Synonyms
  • Plusia precationis

The Common Looper Moth (Autographa precationis) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in eastern and central North America.

The wingspan is 30–38 mm. Adults are on wing from April to October depending on the location. There are three or more generations per year.

The larvae feed on various forbs, including Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Convolvulaceae, Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Plantaginaceae and Verbenaceae species.

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