Aucta Snout Moth
Common NameAucta Snout Moth
Scientific NameTosale aucta
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyEpipaschiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-feeders on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive upturned, snout-like labial palpi and the mottled brown/reddish-brown forewings with subtle darker lines and a somewhat corrugated texture.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and reddish-brown forewings, often appearing somewhat corrugated, and characterized by prominent, upturned labial palpi that give it a 'snout' appearance.
