Divided Cobubatha
Common NameDivided Cobubatha
Scientific NameCobubatha dividua
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyBagisarinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, tan, cream
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and Central United States, south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsragweed, Asteraceae
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on various herbaceous plants, particularly ragweed and other Asteraceae.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the sharply bicolored forewing, with the inner half dark brown and the outer half pale tan/cream, making it relatively easy to identify.
Description
This small moth has forewings distinctly divided into a dark reddish-brown basal half and a contrasting pale tan to cream outer half, often with a dark streak along the costa. The hindwings are typically plain gray.
