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Scientific NameLeucania yu
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorspale brown, grey, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (Canada, USA)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cutworms, feeding on various grasses. Pupation typically occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the pale, speckled forewings with a prominent, dark, kidney-shaped reniform spot. Distinguishing from similar *Leucania* species may require examination of subtle markings or genitalia.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale brownish-grey forewings, often speckled with darker scales, and featuring a distinct dark reniform spot.
