Condita Dart
Common NameCondita Dart
Scientific NameAplectoides condita
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsbirch, maple, oak, willow, poplar, beech
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the intricate, cryptic forewing pattern of grey, brown, and white with prominent black wavy lines and distinct reniform and orbicular spots. The overall coloration mimics lichen-covered bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey, brown, and white forewings featuring intricate black wavy lines and distinct reniform and orbicular spots, providing excellent camouflage against bark.
