Small Baileya Moth
Common NameSmall Baileya Moth
Scientific NameBaileya australis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEuteliinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia and Quebec south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host PlantsCarya (hickory), Juglans (walnut)
Flight PeriodMarch to October (south), May to August (north)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of hickory and walnut trees before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the distinctive mottled grey and white forewing pattern, and the prominent dark, jagged subterminal line on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with mottled grey and whitish forewings, featuring a prominent dark zigzag line and a dark reniform spot. The hindwings are paler grey.
