Shark Moth

Butterfly or moth in the family Noctuidae with a wingspan of 48–57 mm. Introduced to Québec and nocturnal. Lives in fields. Feeds on nectar.

There are 18 observations of Shark Moth in Québec, mostly in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Bas-Saint-Laurent and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 5 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and July and become rare from September to May.