About Bleptina caradrinalis Guenée, 1854
Bleptina caradrinalis, commonly known as the bent-winged owlet or variable snout moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. This moth is distributed across North America, ranging from Nova Scotia westward to British Columbia and southward to Arizona. Its range also extends from southern North America south to Brazil, and it can additionally be found on the Antilles. The wingspan of Bleptina caradrinalis measures 22 to 32 millimetres (0.87 to 1.26 inches). Adult moths are active on wing from June to August, with timing varying based on location. The larvae of this species feed on the leaves of barberry, clover, and hickory.
