Scarce Brindle
Common NameScarce Brindle
Scientific NameOligia divesta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan, black
HabitatWoodlands, open forests, grassy areas, meadows
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses, pupating in the soil. It typically has one generation per year in northern regions.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific arrangement and coloration of the forewing spots and lines, which help distinguish it from other similar *Oligia* species. Genitalia examination may be necessary for definitive identification.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring prominent reniform and orbicular spots. The hindwings are a uniform pale grey-brown.
