VEILED EAR MOTH
Loscopa velata
OWLET MOTH FAMILY (Noctuidae)
Description
The Veiled Ear Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 inches. The forewing is grayish-brown with darker brown shading in the median area. The reniform spot has brown shading in the lower part. The orbicular and reniform spots are outlined with thin, white lines. The hindwing is grayish-brown with a faint darker brown median line. The larva is lime green with a conspicuous white spiracular stripe. There is a black marking (the veil) on the head that reaches to the eyes. It grows to 1.25 inches.
Occurrence
The frequency of occurrence of the The Veiled Ear Moth is not known, but it is considered to be common in eastern North America. It has been photographed at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in mid-June 2015. Adult moths fly from May to October. The moths are attracted to lights.
Comments
The larval host is grass. Pupation occurs in a cell near the soil surface. The early instars bore into stalks. Later instars feed on the leaves. It is also called Veiled Grass Moth.
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