Disparaged Arches Moth
Common NameDisparaged Arches Moth
Scientific NameApamea indocilis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgray, brown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, forests, open fields, meadows
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from Newfoundland west to British Columbia, south to Florida and Texas.
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae), sedges (Carex), rushes (Juncus)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cutworms that feed on the roots and stems of various grasses and sedges. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil in spring, typically having one generation per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled gray-brown coloration with reddish or yellowish tints, and specific details of the reniform and orbicular spots on the forewings, which help differentiate it from similar *Apamea* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring mottled shades of gray, brown, and tan, often with reddish-brown or yellowish-brown patches and distinct dark markings.
