American Dun-bar Moth
Common NameAmerican Dun-bar Moth
Scientific NameCosmia calami
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)31.5
Primary Colorstan, light brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsoak, elm, maple, willow
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white stripes, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall light tan color, the two prominent dark spots on the forewings, and the subtle, wavy antemedial and postmedial lines. The hindwings are plain and slightly paler.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a uniform light tan to brownish coloration, featuring two distinct dark spots (reniform and orbicular) and faint, wavy transverse lines on the forewings.
