Distinct Quaker
Achatia distincta (Hübner, 1813) P-no. 932800, fam. Noctuidae
Host plant: Found on Carolina buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana)
Dates found: 24 May, 2026
Locations found: Tyson Research Center, St. Louis County, MO
Notes: This common noctuid larvae can be found in April and May. This is a univoltine species, and the adults are early fliers. This species spends most of its life cycle in the cocoon.
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