Rabbitbush Hooded Owlet
Common NameRabbitbush Hooded Owlet
Scientific NameCopablepharon longipenne
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale grey, brown
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, sandy areas, dunes, sagebrush steppe
Geographic RangeWestern North America (southern British Columbia to northern Mexico)
Host PlantsRabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa)
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on rabbitbrush, likely pupating in the soil. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsIdentified by its pale, sandy-grey coloration, long narrow forewings, and strong association with rabbitbrush habitats.
Description
A medium-sized, pale greyish-brown moth with long, narrow forewings that have faint darker streaks, providing excellent camouflage against sandy or dry environments.
