The Feline
Common NameThe Feline
Scientific NameFurcula modesta
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, riparian areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantswillow, poplar, aspen, birch, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a saddle-like marking and a bifurcated tail, resembling a twig. They feed on host plant leaves and pupate in a cocoon, overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent pointed head tuft, furry light grey body with black thoracic spots, and greyish-white forewings with complex black wavy patterns.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a furry, light grey body marked with black spots on the thorax. Its forewings are greyish-white with intricate, wavy black lines and a prominent, pointed tuft of scales on its head.
