Insect
Omnivorous Looper
Sabulodes aegrotataAlso known as Omnivorous Looper Moth
Omnivorous looper caterpillars move with a distinct inching gait, using two pairs of abdominal prolegs to loop across foliage. Adults are pale tan to orange-buff moths marked by fine dark lines across both forewings and hindwings. True to their name, these adaptable generalists feed on a vast array of woody plants, occasionally becoming minor agricultural pests in avocado and citrus orchards.
NocturnalCaterpillarGeneralist
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAvocado leaves, Citrus foliage, Eucalyptus leaves
Predators
- Songbirds
- Insectivorous bats
- Parasitoid wasps
ThreatsAgricultural insecticides and urban habitat loss
HabitatsCoastal scrub, oak woodlands, orchards, and residential gardens
Life span1–2 months (adults live 1–3 weeks)
Classification
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyGeometridae
- GenusSabulodes
- SpeciesSabulodes aegrotata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Night Observation: Look for adult moths around porch lights and UV traps after dusk.
- Host Checking: Inspect the undersides of avocado or citrus leaves to find caterpillars.
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