White-tipped Condica
Common NameWhite-tipped Condica
Scientific NameCondica albigera
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyCondicinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, tan, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central US, parts of Canada), Central America, South America
Host Plantsragweed (Ambrosia spp.), goldenrod (Solidago spp.), various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants, particularly Asteraceae. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the overall dark coloration, the mottled forewing pattern, and the small but prominent white subapical spot. Distinguishing from similar *Condica* species may require close examination.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with dark brown to blackish forewings mottled with lighter brown or tan, featuring a small, distinct white subapical spot near the wingtip.
