Brown-hooded Owlet
Common NameBrown-hooded Owlet
Scientific NameCucullia convexipennis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyCuculliinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan
HabitatWoodlands, forests, fields, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsaster, goldenrod
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white stripes and black spots, feeding on aster and goldenrod leaves. They pupate in the soil over winter.
Identification TipsKey features include the slender body, streaky brown and grey forewings, and the prominent, raised 'hood' of scales on the thorax. It typically rests with its wings folded tightly, mimicking a broken twig.
Description
This moth has a slender body and long, narrow forewings mottled with shades of brown, grey, and tan, providing excellent camouflage against bark. A distinctive 'hood' of raised scales on its thorax gives it its common name.
