Adding Moth
Common NameAdding Moth
Scientific NameEulepidotis addens
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyScoliopteryginae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (e.g., Florida, Texas, Arizona), Central America, South America
Host PlantsCroton species (Euphorbiaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical areas; late spring to fall in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on specific host plants before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include the tawny brown base color with distinct, wavy yellowish-orange transverse lines on the forewings. The overall shape and resting posture are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with tawny brown to reddish-brown forewings, prominently marked with several wavy, yellowish-orange transverse lines. The hindwings are similarly colored and often hidden at rest.
