Inconstant Panula
Common NameInconstant Panula
Scientific NamePanula inconstans
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas)
Host Plantsoak, maple, willow
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are semi-loopers that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation likely occurs in the soil or leaf litter, with the species typically overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for its mottled brown forewings with a distinct dark reniform spot and median line, contrasting with uniformly dark hindwings. Its size (30-35 mm wingspan) and eastern North American range are also key.
Description
The Inconstant Panula is a medium-sized moth with mottled brown to grayish-brown forewings, often displaying a dark reniform spot and a median line. Its hindwings are uniformly dark brown.
