No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameLeucocnemis perfundis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgrey, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and open areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on foliage, pupation likely occurs in soil or leaf litter, emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled grey forewings with subtle wavy blackish lines, and robust body. Often found resting on tree bark or other camouflaged surfaces.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey forewings featuring faint darker wavy lines and flecks, and a robust grey body.
