Banded Nola
Common NameBanded Nola
Scientific NameNola fasciata
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, gray, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern US and Canada)
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September (often two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the characteristic wavy dark bands on the forewings, and the overall mottled gray/white appearance. Raised tufts of scales on the forewings are typical for the genus.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with whitish-gray forewings marked by irregular dark gray to blackish bands and mottling, often with a distinct wavy subterminal line. The hindwings are plainer gray.
