Painted Pine Moth
Common NamePainted Pine Moth
Scientific NamePanthea acronyctoides
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, black, grey
HabitatConiferous forests, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantspine, spruce, fir
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on conifer needles, pupating in a cocoon often incorporating plant material, and overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and black forewings with a prominent dark W-mark near the subterminal line, and the distinctive bipectinate (feathery) antennae, especially noticeable in males.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown, black, and grey forewings, featuring intricate patterns including a distinct dark W-mark near the outer margin, and prominent feathery antennae.
