Snowy Dart
Common NameSnowy Dart
Scientific NameEuxoa niveilinea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, grey, black
HabitatOpen areas, grasslands, fields, disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host Plantsvarious low-growing herbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cutworms, feeding on the roots and stems of various herbaceous plants at night. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled reddish-brown forewings with a distinct dark reniform spot and a jagged subterminal line. The greyish-brown head and thorax are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown forewings speckled with grey and black markings, including a prominent dark reniform spot and a jagged subterminal line. The head and thorax are greyish-brown.
