Size: Up to 1.75 inch wingspan

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Key ID features: Above very dark brown with a few narrow white bars and spots on FW. Bars and spots translucent.  Below similar to above, dark brown with with a few narrow tan or off-white bars and spots on FW. Tends to perch on elevated rocks rather than on ground or plant.

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Similar species: Northern Cloudywing has shorter and wider sub-cell white bar on FW, and male lacks costal fold. Northern Mexican Cloudywing has striations below on the outer portion of wings.

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Host plant: Various clover (Trifolium)  species.

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Habitat: Damp hillsides, creeksides, clearings in coniferous forest.   

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Range:  Very restricted range near CA border in Josephine County and Klamath County.

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Season: Mid-May to early July

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Abundance: Uncommon 

 

Conservation Status: Secure