The Adjutant Wainscot Moth (Leucania adjuta) is a noctuid moth found in wetlands and grassy habitats in North America.
Taxonomy and Classification
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Noctuidae
- Genus: Leucania
- Species: Leucania adjuta
Physical Description
- Wingspan: 35–45 mm
- Color: Light brown with darker streaks
- Body: Slender typical of noctuid moths
Distribution and Habitat
- Eastern North America
- Wetlands and marshes
- Grasslands
Behavior and Ecology
The larvae feed on grasses and other herbaceous plants.
Management and Prevention
This species rarely causes significant plant damage.