Grey Furcula
Common NameGrey Furcula
Scientific NameFurcula cinereoides
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, orange, blue
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, riparian areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantswillow, poplar, aspen, birch
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a saddle-like marking and a forked tail, feeding on host tree leaves. They pupate in a cocoon, often overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsIdentify by the mottled grey and white forewings with black spots and subtle orange/blue scales, and the characteristic prominent moth resting posture with wings held tent-like over the body.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a fuzzy, grey body and forewings mottled with shades of grey, white, and black, featuring small black spots and subtle orange and blue scales, providing excellent camouflage.
