Viscous Condica
Common NameViscous Condica
Scientific NameCondica viscosa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyCondicinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, disturbed areas, fields, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern North America, Central America, South America
Host PlantsAmbrosia spp. (ragweed), various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer climates; multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae are caterpillars that feed on foliage, and pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsDistinguishing *Condica viscosa* from similar species often requires close examination of the specific pattern of spots and lines on the forewings, which are generally dull and cryptic. Genitalic examination may be necessary for definitive identification.
Description
A small, drab moth with mottled brown and gray forewings, often featuring indistinct reniform and orbicular spots and transverse lines. Hindwings are typically paler.
