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Pseudaletia unipuncta (Haworth, 1809)
Armyworm Moth
White-speck Moth
Synonym(s): Mythimna unipuncta (Haworth, 1809)
Florida native
Mythimna unipuncta is native to the Americas, although not found in the northern parts of Canada.
The adult has a wingspan of about 4cm (~1-1/2 in.) and overall coloring in various shades of tan with black dots. Each forewing has a distinctive white mark giving this moth one of its common names, white-speck moth.
The larval stage is called the armyworm or true armyworm and can be an agricultural pest.
Pseudaletia unipuncta is a member of the Noctuidae - Owlet Moths family.
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Date record last modified: Mar 01, 2026
