Aechmisalis Syllepte
Common NameAechmisalis Syllepte
Scientific NameSyllepte aechmisalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, black, orange
HabitatWoodlands, forests, riparian areas, and disturbed habitats where host plants are present
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and parts of Canada)
Host PlantsCephalanthus occidentalis (buttonbush)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-rollers or leaf-tiers on their host plants, pupating within a silken cocoon among the leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale yellowish ground color, the distinctive dark reticulated pattern on the wings, and the orange-tipped abdomen. The specific arrangement of the dark lines helps distinguish it from similar species.
Description
A small moth with pale yellowish-cream wings intricately patterned with dark brown to black reticulated lines and bands, and a distinctive orange tip on the abdomen.
