Species Euxoa vetusta - Hodges#10724

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Forewing ranges from 16-19 mm, wingspan 38-42 mm.

One of the easier species of Euxoa to identify. The whitish to grayish forwings with the large discal spots help separate it from most other species. The space between the orbicular and reniform spots is usually shaded from gray to black. The hindwings are dark brown to gray with a paler fringe. Males have pectinate antennae and females have filiform antennae.(1)

Species occurs in the Pacific Northwest from British Columbia to California.

Mainly wet conifer forest from the coast to the Cascades.

Adults fly from late April to early September.

Larvae are reported to feed on herbaceous plants. (2)

Might be confused with Polia discalis or nimbosa. See all three species. CBIF photos

Macromoths of Northwest Forests and Woodlands