The Large Lichen Moth is a medium-sized noctuid with intricate gray, white, and black mottling that provides near-perfect camouflage against lichen-covered bark. It is a wide-ranging western species found in open forests and rocky hillsides. When threatened it reveals vivid orange-red hindwings to startle predators.
Best time to see a Large Lichen Moth
The best time to see a Large Lichen Moth is June–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 459 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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