Baltimore Snout
Common NameBaltimore Snout
Scientific NameHypena baltimoralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, light brown, grayish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green loopers that feed on oak leaves. They pupate in a cocoon, often among leaf litter or on the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent 'snout' formed by its long labial palps, the broad light brown median band on the dark forewings, and its association with oak trees.
Description
A medium-sized moth with dark brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad, light brown median band and a wavy, grayish-brown subterminal line. It possesses distinctive long, upturned labial palps that form a 'snout'.
