Deep-set Udea
Common NameDeep-set Udea
Scientific NameUdea profundalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatOpen woodlands, meadows, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread in Canada and USA)
Host Plantsplantain, dandelion, clover, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on a variety of low-growing herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic wavy dark lines and sometimes distinct discal and reniform spots on the light brown forewings. Its small size and overall cryptic coloration are also key features.
Description
A small, light brown moth with wavy dark brown transverse lines and often darker blotches on the forewings, giving it a mottled appearance. The hindwings are typically paler.
