Harp-winged Tripudia Moth
Common NameHarp-winged Tripudia Moth
Scientific NameTripudia quadrifera
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyMetoponiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on host plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled brown and grey forewing pattern, and a prominent dark reniform spot. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend into its environment.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring darker markings and a distinct reniform spot.
