Hairy Euxoa Moth
Common NameHairy Euxoa Moth
Scientific NameEuxoa tessellata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)33
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black
HabitatGardens, fields, open woodlands, disturbed areas, grasslands
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread across Canada and the United States)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, garden vegetables, grasses, weeds
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae (cutworms) feed at night and hide in the soil during the day, pupation occurs in the soil, and adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic mottled grey and black forewings with wavy lines and a robust, hairy body. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend into its environment. It is a typical 'cutworm moth' in appearance.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with a hairy body. Its forewings are mottled grey and black, featuring wavy transverse lines and often indistinct reniform and orbicular spots, providing excellent camouflage.
