Implicit Arches
Common NameImplicit Arches
Scientific NamePolia implicitata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, black, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil, and adults emerge in late spring to summer.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique pale green and black mottled forewing pattern, particularly the strong black lines forming arches and the white-outlined reniform spot.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings mottled in shades of pale green, olive, black, and white, featuring prominent black 'arches' and a distinct reniform spot.
