Belted Tripudia Moth
Common NameBelted Tripudia Moth
Scientific NameTripudia quadrifera
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, tan
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are lichenivorous, feeding on lichens found on trees or rocks. The moth likely undergoes typical complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, pale orange-tan median band on the dark gray-brown forewings, which has a characteristic M-shaped outer margin. Its small size is also a key feature.
Description
A small moth with dark gray-brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad, pale orange-tan median band that has a distinct M-shape on its outer edge. The hindwings are a paler gray.
