Sareta Arches
Common NameSareta Arches
Scientific NameLacinipolia sareta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forests, fields, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (from Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, shrubs
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on a variety of herbaceous plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific arrangement of grey-brown mottling, the shape and prominence of the reniform and orbicular spots, and the jagged transverse lines on the forewings. Often requires close examination or genitalic dissection for definitive identification from similar *Lacinipolia* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of various shades of grey and brown, featuring distinct dark transverse lines and prominent reniform and orbicular spots.
