Oxycnemis fusimacula
Common NameOxycnemis fusimacula
Scientific NameOxycnemis fusimacula
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyCondicinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, black
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, deserts, scrublands
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants or grasses
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants before pupating, typically in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall pale grey and white coloration with intricate, dark, wavy lines and a prominent dark reniform spot on the forewings, providing excellent camouflage against sandy or rocky substrates.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled white and grey forewings featuring intricate dark grey to black markings, including a distinct reniform spot and wavy transverse lines.
