
Community identification
Curved-line Owlet
Phalaenostola larentioides
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera: Erebidae
- Size
- Wingspan of 20 - 24 mm
Natural Habitat
Moist deciduous forests, woodlands, and wet meadows
Diet & Feeding
Larvae typically feed on dead or decaying leaves; adults may feed on flower nectar or moisture.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal; often attracted to artificial lights at night. Typical flight period occurs from May through September.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans; play a role in the ecosystem as decomposers (in the larval stage) and as a food source for bats and birds.