Brown Panopoda Moth
Common NameBrown Panopoda Moth
Scientific NamePanopoda carneicosta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, hickory, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are semi-loopers that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, and there are typically two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and grey forewings with distinct black, often V-shaped or irregular, reniform spots and a slightly scalloped outer margin. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring prominent black, often V-shaped or irregular, reniform spots and a darker, wavy subterminal line. The hindwings are typically a plainer brown.
