Illecta Sedge Borer
Common NameIllecta Sedge Borer
Scientific NameCondica illecta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyCondicinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, tan
HabitatWetlands, marshes, sedge meadows
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsCarex spp. (sedges), Juncus spp. (rushes)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are sedge borers, feeding internally on the stems of sedges and rushes. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific forewing pattern, including the shape and coloration of the reniform and orbicular spots, and its association with sedge habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown and dark brown forewings, featuring complex patterns of lines and reniform/orbicular spots. The hindwings are typically a duller grey-brown.
