Bryolymnia bicon
Common NameBryolymnia bicon
Scientific NameBryolymnia bicon
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsblack, white, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, Smilax (greenbrier)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are thought to feed on various herbaceous or woody plants. Overwinters typically as a pupa or egg.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive black and white forewing pattern with a broad white median band and contrasting black markings, along with the prominent white head and thorax.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking black and white forewings, featuring a broad white median band that contrasts sharply with black basal and terminal areas, and a prominent white head and thorax.
