Patterned Notodontid
Common NamePatterned Notodontid
Scientific NameHeterocampa biundata
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyHeterocampinae
Wingspan (mm)42.5
Primary Colorscream, brown, dark brown, reddish-orange
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, elm, beech
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with yellow stripes and often have a humped appearance, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive bark-like cryptic pattern on the forewings, the robust hairy body, and the prominent reddish-orange tuft on the thorax. The wavy lines and dark patches are characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy body and forewings cryptically patterned with intricate dark brown lines and blotches on a creamy white background, resembling tree bark. A prominent reddish-orange tuft is visible on the thorax.
