Streaky Falconer

Alaskan panhandle and BC south to OR and AZ, west to CO and western AB. In Alberta known from several sites in the mountains and foothills, from Calgary north to Nordegg.

A medium-size (4.5-5.0 cm wingspan) uniform lead-grey moth with elongated pointed forewings and a narrow black basal streak. The forewings have a number of fine black partial lines and streaks, in particular in the terminal and subterminal area, and fine black lining along parts of the veins. There is also a small rectangular pale spot in the lower median area. Fringe with small whitish triangular spots between the veins. The hindwings are uniform brownish grey with a pale fringe. The very similar Cucullia albida Sm. is paler grey and lacks the dark subterminal and terminal streaks. There are also differences in the female genitalia (See Poole 1995).

Frequents dry meadows and other open areas.

Poorly known. The adults are nocturnal and come to light. The single brood flies in spring. The early stages and the larval host plants are unknown.