Aon Moth
Common NameAon Moth
Scientific NameAcronicta impressa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcronictinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantswillow, poplar, birch, alder, elm, maple
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy caterpillars, often with tufts, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs; pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey, white, and black forewing pattern with a prominent black basal dash, and the shaggy, tufted appearance of the body.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy body and forewings cryptically patterned in mottled grey, white, and black, featuring a distinct black basal streak.
