Hanham's Owlet
Common NameHanham's Owlet
Scientific NameApamea hanhami
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, black, tan
HabitatForests, woodlands, grassy areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely stem borers or root feeders on grasses and sedges.
Identification TipsLook for the dark, mottled forewings with distinct, often black-filled reniform and orbicular spots, and the wavy subterminal line, which help it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with dark grey-brown forewings mottled with black and yellowish-tan, featuring prominent dark reniform and orbicular spots.
