Small Alapadna Moth
Common NameSmall Alapadna Moth
Scientific NameAlapadna pauropis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, greenish-white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, open fields, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are generalist feeders on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with a pale costal patch, and the overall cryptic coloration typical of many Noctuidae.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled forewings featuring shades of brown, gray, and greenish-white, often with a pale patch near the leading edge.
