The Doubtful Agroperina is a small, reddish-brown grass noctuid whose caterpillar lives at the base of grass stems. It is one of many similar grass moths in the family Noctuidae that require microscopic examination of genitalia for certain identification. Adults are attracted to light and common in grassy habitats through late summer and fall.
Best time to see a Doubtful Agroperina Moth
The best time to see a Doubtful Agroperina Moth is July–August, when about 91% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 654 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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