Autographa precationis (common looper moth) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in eastern and central North America. The wingspan is 30–38 mm. Adults are on wing from April to October depending on the location. There are three or more generations per year. The larvae feed on various forbs, including Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Convolvulaceae, Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Plantaginaceae and Verbenaceae species.