Variable-wing-pattern
Guides
Anacampsis lupinella
Lupine Leafroller Moth
Anacampsis lupinella is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. The species exhibits distinctive dark, lustrous forewings with variable pale markings, ranging from unmarked individuals to those bearing whitish-yellow spots or a narrow transverse fascia. Larvae are known to feed on Lupinus perennis. The species occurs in eastern and central North America, with records from Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas.
Hypagyrtis unipunctata
One-spotted Variant, one-spotted variant moth, white spot
Hypagyrtis unipunctata is a geometrid moth widely distributed across North America and Eurasia. Adults display considerable wing pattern variation, with the characteristic single white spot being variable in presence and intensity. The species exhibits extended flight activity from spring through late summer, with one to two generations annually. Larvae are generalist feeders on deciduous trees and shrubs.
Nycteola
Nycteoline moths
Nycteola is a genus of small moths in the family Nolidae, distributed across the Old World and New World. The genus is characterized by rectangular forewings, trifine venation, and distinctive male genitalia. Larvae feed primarily on woody plants in Fagaceae and Salicaceae, with some species considered potential forest pests. Adults of at least some species overwinter and show highly variable wing coloration and pattern.