Brown Hooded Owlet Moth (Cucullia convexipennis)
The brown hooded owlet moth is a noctuid moth found in North America. It is so named because of a set of brown hairs on the top of its head, which looks like a hood.
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Scientific Classification
- Family: Noctuidae
- Genus: Cucullia
- Scientific Name: Cucullia convexipennis
Description and Identification
Caterpillar
This caterpillar is sometimes called a Calico Paint caterpillar because of its bright colors consisting of a glossy black head with yellow lines, an orange line between them running down its back, a set of yellow and white stripes on the sides, and a red line crossing horizontally at the bottom by the legs.
Pupa
After maturing, the larva begins to pupate.
Adult Moth
Sexual Dimorphism: Present but not prominent.
Color and Appearance
These moths have brown hairs over their head, giving them a hooded appearance.
When the wings are open, a pale brown color is observed, gradually shifting towards a darker tone near the edge. When the wings are closed, the brown borders remain sharply visible.
Average wingspan: 40–50 mm
Flight pattern: Erratic
Season: May to September
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Egg
Females lay eggs close to the host plant.
Quick Facts
| Other Names | Brown-bordered cucullia |
| Distribution | North-eastern parts of the United States; parts of Canada |
| Habitat | Wet woodlands |
| Lifespan of Adults | Not recorded |
| Host Plants | Aster and goldenrod |
| Adult Diet | Does not feed |
Did You Know
- It was first described by British entomologist Augustus Radcliffe Grote and American entomologist Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1868.
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Scientific Classification
- Family: Noctuidae
- Genus: Cucullia
- Scientific Name: Cucullia convexipennis
