Snowy Acontia
Common NameSnowy Acontia
Scientific NameAcontia nivipicta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcontiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States
Host PlantsSida species
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on mallow-family plants, particularly Sida species, before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the small size and the distinctive, high-contrast pattern of creamy white and dark brown/black blotches on the forewings, especially the large white patch at the base.
Description
A small moth with forewings featuring a striking, contrasting pattern of creamy white and dark brown to black patches, often with a prominent white patch near the base.
