Bridgham's Brocade Moth
Common NameBridgham's Brocade Moth
Scientific NameOligia bridghami
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Canada south to Florida, west to Texas)
Host Plantsgrasses, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are thought to feed on various grasses and low-growing herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and gray forewing pattern, a prominent kidney-shaped (reniform) spot, and a dark dash near the base of the wing. Distinguishing from other *Oligia* species often requires close examination.
Description
A small, robust moth with mottled brown and gray forewings, often featuring a distinct reniform spot and dark basal dash.
