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Common NameN/A
Scientific NameSpragueia obatra
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEustrotiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, silver-grey
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas, and other habitats where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California), Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Host PlantsAmbrosia, Parthenium
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer parts of its range (e.g., Florida, Texas), with multiple broods.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on ragweed and feverfew, likely undergoing several instars before pupating. Multiple generations occur annually, especially in warmer climates.
Identification TipsLook for the small size (10-14mm wingspan) and the unique forewing pattern featuring a prominent silvery-grey patch amidst mottled reddish-brown and cream markings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings' intricate mottled pattern of reddish-brown, cream, and a distinctive silvery-grey patch in the central area, providing excellent camouflage.
