Weakly-phototactic
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Ufeus plicatus
Folded Satyr
A small noctuid moth endemic to northeastern North America, closely tied to large poplars—especially eastern cottonwood—growing in riparian habitats with loose, rotting bark. Adults exhibit an unusual bimodal activity pattern with spring emergence followed by summer aestivation and renewed fall activity. The species is notably scarce at light traps despite occurring in suitable habitats.