Syrnia hypnois
Common NameSyrnia hypnois
Scientific NameSyrnia hypnois
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (e.g., eastern United States, southeastern Canada)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodApril to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are semi-loopers, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs, and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished from similar species in the genus *Zale* by specific details of the forewing pattern, including the shape and clarity of the reniform spot and the configuration of the postmedial lines.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, typically mottled in shades of brown, grey, and black, often featuring a distinct reniform spot and wavy transverse lines. The hindwings are usually darker brown or grey.
