Arcigera Flower Moth
Common NameArcigera Flower Moth
Scientific NameEucirroedia pampina
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, white
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsmaple, oak, birch
Flight PeriodAugust to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil. It is univoltine, producing one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic arc-shaped white line on the forewing, the reddish-brown head and thorax, and its late-season flight period in eastern North America.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a distinctive reddish-brown, furry head and thorax, and mottled brown forewings marked by a prominent, curved white line.
