Family Noctuidae - Owlet Moths Subfamily Plusiinae
Loopers in the family Noctuidae are called loopers because the larvae only have 3 pairs of prolegs so the larvae move in a looping or semi-looping motions.
My yard, 04/02/2012
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. E-520, f/18 @ 300 mm, 1/200, ISO 400, No Flash