Hook-tipped Amyna Moth
Common NameHook-tipped Amyna Moth
Scientific NameAmyna axis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyBagisarinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatDisturbed areas, gardens, agricultural fields, open woodlands, tropical and subtropical environments
Geographic RangeSouthern North America (e.g., Florida, Texas, Arizona, California), Central America, South America, and Old World tropics
Host Plantsalfalfa, clover, cotton, tobacco, various legumes and weeds
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous caterpillars, often green or brown, feeding on a wide range of plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, leading to multiple generations per year in warm climates.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brown forewings with a distinctive white reniform spot. The forewing apex is slightly angled, giving it a 'hooked' appearance. Often found in disturbed habitats.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown to tan forewings, characterized by a prominent white reniform spot and a somewhat angled or 'hooked' forewing apex.
