Crytora Quaker
Common NameCrytora Quaker
Scientific NameNeoligia crytora
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, black
HabitatGrasslands, open woodlands, chaparral, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are grass feeders, and the species typically overwinters as an egg or young larva.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the specific mottled forewing pattern, the distinct pale wavy subterminal line, and the overall brown and grey coloration characteristic of *Neoligia* species.
Description
This moth exhibits forewings with a complex, mottled pattern of light brown, dark brown, grey, and white, highlighted by a prominent pale, wavy subterminal line and a darker median band. Its head and thorax are similarly patterned, providing effective camouflage.
