Cobbler Moth
Common NameCobbler Moth
Scientific NameOrthodes majuscula
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, deciduous forests, open areas near woods
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, clover, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodApril to July (sometimes a second brood in late summer)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cutworms, feeding on various herbaceous plants. They pupate in the soil, and adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsLook for its mottled brown forewings with a somewhat 'cobbled' appearance, often with a distinct dark subterminal line and faint reniform and orbicular spots. The overall color can vary.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, featuring a cryptic pattern that helps it blend into its environment.
