Green Leuconycta
Leuconycta diphteroides (Guenée, 1852), fam. Noctuidae, P-no. 932026
Host plant (s): Hosts on a variety of Asteraceae family members including fleabane (Erigeron spp) and goldenrod (Solidago spp).
Date found(s): 28 June, 2026
Location(s) found: Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area, Carter County, MO
Notes: Due to its host plant preferences, look for this moth in meadows, fields and prairies. If you plant native composite wildflowers, you may even have luck in finding them in your own backyard. The adult moth is a stunner and is often a popular subject when arriving at blacklights. It has received a common nickname in mothing circles—the “mint chocolate chip moth.”
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