Forsebia Moth
Common NameForsebia Moth
Scientific NameForsebia perla
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeWestern North America (British Columbia to California, east to Colorado)
Host Plantsoak, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, emerging as an adult moth.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with a pale, often kidney-shaped reniform spot and the wavy subterminal line. The overall cryptic coloration is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey, brown, and black forewings, featuring a prominent pale reniform spot and a distinct wavy subterminal line. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend with tree bark.
