Divergent Dart
Common NameDivergent Dart
Scientific NameGraphiphora augur
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, tan
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests, woodlands, gardens, open areas
Geographic RangeHolarctic (North America, Europe, Asia)
Host Plantsbirch, willow, blueberry, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis species overwinters as a larva. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a variety of deciduous trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled brown forewings with distinct, dark-filled and pale-outlined reniform and orbicular spots, and a prominent, often jagged, dark subterminal line. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend into bark or leaf litter.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with mottled brown forewings featuring prominent, dark-filled reniform and orbicular spots often outlined in pale scales, and a distinct dark subterminal band.
