Amphipyrinae

Amphipyrinae is a subfamily of Noctuidae moths. The Amphipyrinae have long been something of a “catch-all” group for noctuids that didn’t clearly fit elsewhere, though modern molecular studies have been refining their boundaries. The adults are usually medium-sized noctuid moths. The forewings tend to be mottled brown, gray, or reddish with wavy or jagged crosslines, giving them good camouflage against bark or leaves. The hindwings are often lighter (whitish, pale gray, or yellowish), sometimes with darker shading near the margin. At rest they typically sit with wings tent-like over the body, blending well into their surroundings. Caterpillars are generally smooth-bodied, often green, brown, or gray, with subtle striping or spots, and feed on a wide variety of woody plants and herbaceous vegetation, making them generalist feeders. Some species are considered agricultural pests because they can defoliate crops or ornamental plants.