Moth Photographers Group – Loscopia velata

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Noctuidae

932358 – 9454 Loscopia velata (Walker, 1865)

Veiled Ear Moth

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Larva and Host Plants:	Host familiy: Cyperaceae Poaceae Ranunculaceae. Host genera: Anemone Carex Elymus Uniola Zea. Notes: grasses (Panzer et al 2003); early instars bore intostems, later larva eat externally (Wagner et al 2011). (Shropshire & Douglas 2025)
Similar Species:	Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:	velata (Walker, 1865) (Apamea) - MONA 1983: 9454 sera (Grote & Robinson, 1868) (Hydroecia)
Taxonomic Notes:	Loscopia velata: Formerly placed in the genus Amphipoea.

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
Mikkola, K., J. D. Lafontaine & J. D. Gill, 2009. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 26.9: p. 105; pl. 8.28-29. order or free PDF
Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
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