This moth is less than 1/2 inch long and has a wingspan of about 1/2 inch. It has a mottled wing pattern of grays and dark reddish-browns. The hindwing is brownish-gray with dark veins. It was identified by expert volunteers at BugGuide and elsewhere.
This moth is probably common in this area. Since its host plants include Cottonwoods and Clover, which are plentiful, we assume this moth is present in numbers as well. It is nocturnal and comes to light from May through September. Photo B was taken on 4 June 2016 at Camp Brewster, Fontenelle Forest. Photo C was taken at Neale Woods in mid-June 2018.
The caterpillars feed on Clover, Cottonwood and Strawberry.
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