Amphipyra glabella, the grey amphipyra[1] or smooth amphipyra,[2] is a moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Herbert Knowles Morrison in 1874. It is found in the Eastern parts of the United States and Canada.

Amphipyra glabella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Amphipyra
Species:
A. glabella
Binomial name
Amphipyra glabella
Morrison, 1874

The wingspan is 33–40 mm. Adults are on wing from August to September depending on the location. There is one generation per year.

References

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  1. ^ Anweiler, G. G. "Species Details Amphipyra glabella". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  2. ^ McLeod, Robin (May 15, 2018). "Species Amphipyra glabella - Smooth Amphipyra - Hodges#9640". BugGuide. Retrieved November 13, 2020.