Gray-streaked Armyworm Moth
Common NameGray-streaked Armyworm Moth
Scientific NameMythimna oxygala
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsgray, brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, meadows, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central parts)
Host Plantsgrasses, corn, wheat, oats, rye, timothy, bluegrass
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known as armyworms, feeding on various grasses and herbaceous plants. They pupate in the soil, and there are typically multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinct gray-brown forewings with a prominent dark streak running from the base to the reniform spot, which is often outlined in white. The overall appearance is streaky and cryptic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with drab gray-brown forewings featuring prominent darker longitudinal streaks. The hindwings are typically paler and unpatterned.
