Black-dotted Glyph
Common NameBlack-dotted Glyph
Scientific NameColocasia propinquilinea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgreen, white, black, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, elm, beech
Flight PeriodApril to June (sometimes a partial second brood in July-August)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, and the species overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled green and white forewings with a prominent central green patch and two small, distinct black spots (reniform and orbicular). The overall cryptic pattern helps it blend with lichen-covered bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings mottled in shades of white, grey, and olive green, featuring a prominent central green patch and distinct black reniform and orbicular spots.
