Sleeping Baileya Moth
Common NameSleeping Baileya Moth
Scientific NameBaileya dormitans
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, white, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees, then pupate in a cocoon, typically overwintering as pupae before emerging as adults in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled gray and white forewings with prominent black markings, especially a dark patch near the tornus, and its relatively small size.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled gray, white, and black forewings, featuring distinct dark patches near the outer margin, providing excellent camouflage.
