Deceptive Snout
Common NameDeceptive Snout
Scientific NameHypena deceptalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, forests, disturbed areas, riparian zones
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsFalse Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed primarily on False Nettle (*Boehmeria cylindrica*). This species typically has multiple broods per year, with adults flying throughout the warmer months.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive long, upturned labial palps, the overall mottled brown coloration, and the wavy pale lines that cross the forewings, often with a darker subterminal band.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its prominent, upturned labial palps forming a 'snout.' Its forewings are mottled brown and tan, marked with wavy pale transverse lines and small dark spots.
