Busck's Lacinipolia
Common NameBusck's Lacinipolia
Scientific NameLacinipolia buscki
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, gray, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, deciduous and mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Quebec to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants and shrubs
Flight PeriodApril to October (south), May to September (north)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on herbaceous plants and shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the complex, mottled green, gray, and brown forewing pattern, the prominent pale-outlined reniform and orbicular spots, and the wavy subterminal line. Its size and eastern North American range are also indicative.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with intricately mottled forewings featuring shades of greenish-gray, brown, and black, providing excellent camouflage. It has distinct reniform and orbicular spots and a wavy subterminal line.
