Junctilinea Moth
Common NameJunctilinea Moth
Scientific NameIpana junctilinea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, mixed woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (Canada, USA)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic grey-brown forewings with characteristic wavy dark lines and a somewhat triangular shape. The plain, lighter hindwings contrast with the patterned forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown forewings featuring distinct wavy dark lines, and plain lighter grey hindwings. The body is robust and hairy, matching the forewing coloration.
