Bog Bibarrambla Moth
Common NameBog Bibarrambla Moth
Scientific NameBibarrambla bogensis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatBogs, fens, wet meadows, swamps
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern US and Canada)
Host Plantssedges (Carex spp.), wetland grasses
Flight PeriodLate May to early August
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are thought to feed on sedges and other wetland grasses, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its mottled grey and whitish forewings with indistinct markings, its preference for boggy habitats, and its flight period in late spring to mid-summer. Distinguishing from similar species may require examination of genitalia.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, typically mottled in shades of grey, white, and blackish speckles, providing camouflage against bark or lichen.
