Arrowhead Dart Moth
Common NameArrowhead Dart Moth
Scientific NameEcnomodes sagittaria
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorspale brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, open fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (USA and Canada)
Host Plantsgrasses, plantain, dandelion, clover
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cutworms, feeding on herbaceous plants and grasses, overwintering as larvae and pupating in the soil. Adults emerge in late summer to fall.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale brown forewings with prominent dark brown longitudinal streaking. The overall robust body and cryptic coloration are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale brown to tan forewings heavily marked with dark brown longitudinal streaks, giving it a cryptic appearance. Its body is robust and hairy.
