Beautiful Wood-nymph
Common NameBeautiful Wood-nymph
Scientific NameEudryas grata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAgaristinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, greenish-yellow
HabitatWoodlands, forests, suburban areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsgrape, Virginia creeper, hop, buttonbush
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are distinctive, often striped black and yellow with an orange head, feeding on host plants like grape and Virginia creeper. They pupate in a cocoon, typically underground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsThe unique forewing pattern of a broad white band framed by dark reddish-brown and a greenish-yellow patch is highly distinctive. Look for the prominent black tufts on the thorax as an additional identifying feature.
Description
A striking moth characterized by a broad, irregular white band across the forewing, bordered by dark reddish-brown and a distinct greenish-yellow patch near the costa. Its body is hairy with prominent black tufts on the thorax.
