Two Lines
Common NameTwo Lines
Scientific NameMocis disseverans
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Central America, Caribbean
Host Plantsgrasses, legumes
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are semi-loopers that feed on various grasses and legumes. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the two distinct pale, parallel lines within a darker median band on the brown forewings. The overall shape and resting posture are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with brown forewings characterized by a broad, dark central band containing two prominent pale lines. The hindwings are darker brown-grey with white fringes.
