Confused Woodgrain Moth
Common NameConfused Woodgrain Moth
Scientific NameApamea dubitans
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, cream
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, meadows, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Newfoundland west to Manitoba and south to North Carolina and Missouri
Host PlantsPoa (bluegrass)
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cutworms, feeding on the roots and stems of grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its woodgrain-like forewing pattern, often featuring a prominent pale streak along the costa and a dark reniform spot, which helps differentiate it from similar Apamea species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic, mottled forewings in shades of brown, gray, and cream, resembling woodgrain, providing excellent camouflage.
