Verbena Moth
Common NameVerbena Moth
Scientific NameCrambodes talidiformis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsVerbena spp., Lippia spp.
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on Verbena and related plants before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and tan forewings with dark streaks, particularly a dark patch near the costa. Its association with Verbena plants is a key indicator.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, featuring dark streaks and a somewhat cryptic pattern that aids in camouflage.
