Accent Gem
Common NameAccent Gem
Scientific NameAnagrapha falcifera
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (Canada to Florida and California)
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, clover, aster, goldenrod, lettuce, cabbage, peas, beans
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green semi-loopers with faint white stripes, feeding on a wide variety of herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature for identification is the bright white, often crescent-shaped or 'gem-like' mark on the forewing, contrasting with the otherwise cryptic brown and grey coloration.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, characterized by a prominent, often crescent-shaped or 'gem-like' white mark near the outer margin.
