Antic Brunia Moth
Common NameAntic Brunia Moth
Scientific NameBrunia antica
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsdark grey, orange, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with lichens and algae
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (e.g., eastern US, parts of Canada)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on lichens and algae growing on trees and rocks. The species overwinters in the larval stage.
Identification TipsLook for the unique combination of dark grey forewings with prominent orange-yellow costal and outer margins, along with an orange-yellow head and thorax.
Description
A small moth characterized by its dark grey to blackish forewings, which are distinctly outlined with bright orange-yellow margins. The head and thorax are also orange-yellow.
