Brown hooded owlet

Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies

Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies

Since brown hooded owlet is a moth species, adults might be attracted to light traps during night time or sweet baits that mimic the scent of flowers.

The eggs of brown hooded owlet are typically laid on the undersides of leaves of the host plant. Once hatched, the caterpillars can be found nibbling on foliage, and they often disguise themselves among the leaves they feed on, making them difficult to spot. Pupae usually inhabit the soil or leaf litter nearby the food source, camouflaged within the substrate to avoid predation. Adults prefer areas where they can find nectar and mates, so they are usually spotted in places with abundant flowering plants during nighttime. People wanting to observe the various stages of brown hooded owlet should search on and around the host plants in their caterpillar stage, inspect the substrate for pupae, and visit flowers after dusk for adults.

The best time to find brown hooded owlet would typically be at night when the adults are active for mating and feeding. The larvae can be found after hatching, primarily at night or during early morning hours when they are less susceptible to predators.

Calm, warm nights with little to no moonlight are ideal for observing or trapping adult brown hooded owlet moths. Overcast days may be preferable for finding larvae as they might be less active in direct sunlight.