Angel Lichen Moth
Common NameAngel Lichen Moth
Scientific NameCisthene plumbea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, gray
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with abundant lichens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are small and hairy, feeding primarily on lichens and algae. They typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange stripe running down the dark gray forewings, combined with the bright orange head and thorax.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange head and thorax, and dark gray forewings featuring a prominent orange longitudinal stripe.
