About Melanolophia imitata (Walker, 1860)
Melanolophia imitata, commonly known as the western carpet or green-striped forest looper, is a moth species belonging to the family Geometridae. This species was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1860. Its distribution spans western North America, ranging from southern California northward to Alaska, and eastward to extreme southwestern Alberta. The wingspan of adult individuals measures between 34 and 40 mm. Adults are active on wing from March through June each year, and the species produces only one generation per year. The larvae of Melanolophia imitata feed on the foliage of a variety of conifer trees, with a preference for Douglas fir, and species of Tsuga and Abies.
