The Gray Quaker Moth is an early spring noctuid that flies in March and April when most moths are not yet active. Its pale gray, delicately lined wings provide camouflage on pale bark. Adults are frequently found nectaring at sallow catkins and early spring flowers. Its early flight coincides with the first warm nights of the year.
Best time to see a Gray Quaker Moth
The best time to see a Gray Quaker Moth is February–March, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 256 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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