Holleman's Dart
Common NameHolleman's Dart
Scientific NameEuxoa hollemani
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatGrasslands, prairies, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America (Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan; USA: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, grasses, alfalfa, clover
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous cutworms, feeding on various plants at night and hiding in the soil during the day. Pupation occurs in the soil, with one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and grey forewings with a distinct, often pale-outlined reniform spot and a wavy subterminal line. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with bark or soil.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring mottled shades of brown, grey, and black, often with distinct reniform and orbicular spots.
