Aerial Brown
Common NameAerial Brown
Scientific NameZanclognatha lituralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with leaf litter
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsdecaying leaves, detritus
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and decaying plant matter. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brown and grey forewings with a prominent wavy pale subterminal line and a darker costal patch. The overall cryptic pattern helps it blend with bark or leaf litter.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a distinct wavy pale subterminal line and a darker triangular patch on the costa.
