Fingered Lemmeria Moth
Common NameFingered Lemmeria Moth
Scientific NameLemmeria digitalis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, pale brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are semi-loopers that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species typically overwinters as a pupa in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy pale lines on the forewings, particularly the postmedial line which often has a somewhat 'fingered' or jagged appearance. The overall reddish-brown coloration and typical Noctuidae shape are also key features.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with reddish-brown to dark brown forewings, characterized by prominent, wavy, pale antemedial and postmedial lines, often with a darker median band. The hindwings are typically plainer and grayish-brown.
