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''Nepytia canosaria'', the false hemlock looper, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1863. It is found from northeastern Alberta east to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, south through New England.


The wingspan is about 30 mm. The moth flies from August to September depending on the location.

The larva feed on balsam fir, eastern hemlock, spruces and occasionally other conifer species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Sep 2, 2019. Captured Aug 24, 2019 22:02 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm