Howland's Drasteria
Common NameHowland's Drasteria
Scientific NameDrasteria howlandii
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black, white
HabitatDry grasslands, sagebrush steppe, open woodlands
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Colorado and Nebraska
Host PlantsLupinus, Thermopsis
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on lupines and golden peas, pupating in the soil, and overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy dark lines on the forewings and the prominent, often bluish-white, subterminal band. Differentiate from similar Drasteria species by specific pattern details and geographic range.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic forewings featuring shades of brown, gray, and black, characterized by wavy dark lines and a prominent pale, often bluish-white, subterminal band.
