Pale Baileya Moth
Common NamePale Baileya Moth
Scientific NameBaileya paleacea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)26
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple
Flight PeriodApril to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They undergo complete metamorphosis, pupating before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled brown and grey forewing pattern, the prominent pale reniform spot, and the overall cryptic appearance typical of many noctuid moths.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring darker bands and a distinct pale, kidney-shaped (reniform) spot. The hindwings are a paler, uniform grey.
