Condica macrosema
Common NameCondica macrosema
Scientific NameCondica macrosema
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyCondicinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas, tropical and subtropical environments
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil)
Host Plantsunknown for this species; other Condica species feed on various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical parts of its range, or multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall cryptic coloration, the specific pattern of dark and light mottling on the forewings, and the distinct pale reniform spot.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown, gray, and white forewings, characterized by a prominent, pale, kidney-shaped reniform spot.
