Gonodes liquida
Common NameGonodes liquida
Scientific NameGonodes liquida
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyGonodinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeMexico south through Central and South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Brazil)
Host PlantsLikely polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants and trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on various plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific combination of mottled grey-brown coloration, the shape and placement of its forewing markings (especially the dark reniform spot and wavy lines), and its relatively small size within the Gonodinae.
Description
A mottled grey-brown moth with intricate patterns on its forewings, including a dark reniform spot and wavy postmedial and antemedial lines, providing excellent camouflage.
