Coastal Pearl
Common NameCoastal Pearl
Scientific NameApamea sp.
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatCoastal grasslands, dunes, and forest edges
Geographic RangeTemperate coastal regions of North America and Europe
Host Plantsgrasses, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically caterpillars that feed on grasses or other herbaceous plants, often at the base or roots. Pupation usually occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the cryptic grey-brown forewings with two distinct, rectangular black stigmata; the overall robust build and coiled proboscis are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring two prominent, rectangular black spots in the central area, and a robust body with a coiled proboscis.
