Gray Half-Spot
Common NameGray Half-Spot
Scientific NameNedra ramosula
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsmaple, birch, willow, oak
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown loopers that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the intricate, bark-like camouflage pattern on the forewings, especially the prominent reniform spot which is often dark in its lower half, giving it a 'half-spot' appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled forewings in shades of brown, gray, and white, featuring wavy transverse lines and a distinctive reniform spot that often appears partially filled.
