brown panopoda moth

not listed

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SNR - Unranked

not listed

Brown panopoda moth is a common, triangular, woodland moth. It occurs in the United States east of the Great Plains. It is common in the eastern half of the country, uncommon in Minnesota, where it reaches the northwestern extent of its range.

The larvae feed on the leaves of hickory trees. Reports of them feeding on oak, willow, and basswood are questionable. Adults are found from June to August in deciduous woodlands.

Adults are 13⁄16″ to 1″ (21 to 25 mm) in length and have a 1½″ to 113⁄16″ (38 to 46 mm) wingspan.

The forewings are grayish brown with a violet gray tint. There is dark, diffuse shading in the subterminal and terminal areas except at the wingtip. The antemedial (AM) and postmedial (PM) lines are thin, slightly wavy, brown, and edged with yellow. The median line is thicker but diffuse, often incomplete, and sometimes indistinct. It usually has dark shading below. There is a small spot (orbicular spot) in the upper median area and a large spot (reniform spot) in the lower median area. The orbicular spot is a black dot. The reniform spot is black and L shaped. It is sometimes reduced or even absent.

The hindwing is yellowish brown.

Total length: 13⁄16″ to 1″ (21 to 25 mm)

Wingspan: 1½″ to 113⁄16″ (38 to 46 mm)

Deciduous woodlands

One generation per year: June to August

Adults are active at night and will come to lights.

Leaves of hickory trees

Flower nectar

Sources

4, 21, 27, 29, 30, 71, 75, 82, 83.

Uncommon in Minnesota

Location: Albany, NY