Pseudeustrotia semialba
Common NamePseudeustrotia semialba
Scientific NamePseudeustrotia semialba
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEustrotiinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Ontario and Quebec south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsoak, maple
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various broadleaf trees and shrubs, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size and the distinctive forewing pattern with a prominent pale median band bordered by darker, mottled brown and black areas.
Description
A small moth with forewings characterized by a broad, pale creamy-white median band that contrasts sharply with darker brown, tan, and blackish markings at the base and outer margin.
