Celery looper facts for kids
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The Anagrapha falcifera, often called the celery looper, is a fascinating type of moth. It is part of a big group of moths known as the Noctuidae family. A scientist named William Kirby was the first to officially describe this species in 1837.
Discover the Celery Looper Moth
The celery looper moth is found across a wide area of North America. You can find it from Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, all the way down to states like Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
What Does the Celery Looper Look Like?
This moth is quite small, with a wingspan of about 35 to 40 millimeters. That's roughly the length of a few paperclips! Its wings often have patterns that help it blend in with its surroundings. This is a clever trick called camouflage, which helps the moth hide from animals that might want to eat it.
What Do Celery Looper Caterpillars Eat?
Before they become moths, celery loopers are caterpillars. These caterpillars are quite hungry and enjoy munching on many different plants. They are known to feed on beets, blueberries, clover, corn, lettuce, plantain, and viburnum. They also eat other low-growing plants. The name "celery looper" comes from the fact that they can sometimes be found on celery plants.
