Smooth Amphipyra Moth
Amphipyra glabella (Morrison, 1874)
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Amphipyrinae
Identification: Adult: forewing varies from medium to dark gray (and shiny under certain light) with orbicular and reniform spots reduced to dark dots; PM line curved, with large convex sinus below reniform spot; ST line straight, composed of dark gray dots or streaks at the veins, and forming sharp boundary between gray forewing and contrasting light gray or pale yellowish terminal area
hindwing light gray, darkening toward outer margin; antennae simple; sexes alike
Wing Span: 3.3-4.0 cm
Life History:
Flight: July to September
Caterpillar Hosts: larvae feed on leaves of Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera) and, in the west, Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Adult Food:
Habitat: dry deciduous woods; wooded areas along river valleys; western coniferous forests
Range: New Brunswick to Florida, west to Utah, north to British Columbia
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Taxonomy Notes: None.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 23 of 23 verified sightings
Observation date: Jul 21, 2023
Submitted by: Jacksenzig
Region: Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Sep 24, 2023
Observation date: Aug 11, 2023
Submitted by: Jacksenzig
Region: Adams County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Sep 22, 2023
Observation date: Aug 06, 2023
Submitted by: Dwaine Wagoner
Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Aug 07, 2023
Observation date: Aug 28, 2022
Submitted by: one72guy
Region: Saskatchewan, Canada
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Mar 18, 2023
Observation date: Jun 28, 2022
Submitted by: JMJaskula
Region: Boone County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 18, 2022
Observation date: Aug 07, 2021
Submitted by: blueracer
Region: Ashland County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Oct 25, 2021
Observation date: Jul 18, 2020
Submitted by: Ilona L.
Region: Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Sep 12, 2020
Observation date: Jul 25, 2020
Submitted by: Don Marotte
Region: Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 26, 2020
Observation date: Jul 19, 2020
Submitted by: hollyhoitink
Region: Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 21, 2020
Observation date: Jul 03, 2018
Submitted by: Mark Wheeler
Region: Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Dec 27, 2019
Observation date: Aug 31, 2019
Submitted by: twdenman
Region: Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 01, 2019
Observation date: Jun 28, 2019
Submitted by: Quivira NWR
Region: Stafford County, Kansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 07, 2019
Observation date: Aug 14, 2018
Submitted by: Rick Welton
Region: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 17, 2018
Observation date: Jul 28, 2016
Submitted by: Betsy Higgins
Region: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 30, 2016
Observation date: Aug 01, 2016
Submitted by: BeaLaporte
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 16, 2016
Observation date: Jul 14, 2014
Submitted by: Sharon Watson
Region: Traill County, North Dakota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jan 21, 2016
Observation date: Jul 18, 2015
Submitted by: tomnix
Region: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Verified by: Harry Pavulaan
Verified date: Aug 29, 2015
Observation date: Aug 12, 2013
Submitted by: stonehollow
Region: Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Apr 03, 2014
Observation date: Aug 24, 2013
Submitted by: jim8435wisc
Region: Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Oct 11, 2013
Observation date: Aug 07, 2013
Submitted by: Leslie Warren
Region: Mahoning County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 09, 2013
Observation date: Jun 20, 2013
Submitted by: edenny
Region: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 02, 2013
Observation date: Aug 12, 2012
Submitted by: edenny
Region: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 13, 2012
Observation date: Jul 29, 2011
Submitted by: rogerdowner
Region: Wayne County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 05, 2012