Anvil-wing Moth
Common NameAnvil-wing Moth
Scientific NamePhalaenostoma umbrina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, yellowish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas with mature trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are loopers, typically green or brown, feeding on the foliage of various deciduous trees. They pupate in a cocoon, often on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique anvil-shaped forewings, the broad dark brown median band across the forewing, and the pale, wavy subterminal line. It also has prominent, upturned labial palps.
Description
This moth features a distinctive anvil-like shape to its forewings, which are mottled in shades of tan and brown with a prominent dark brown median band and a wavy, pale subterminal line.
