Black-banded Orange Moth
Common NameBlack-banded Orange Moth
Scientific NameTrichodezia albovittata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, moist areas near host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from southern Canada to the southeastern United States
Host PlantsImpatiens capensis, Impatiens pallida
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on jewelweed (Impatiens species). The species overwinters as a pupa, typically producing two broods per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bold, irregular black and orange-yellow banding across all wings. The broad black median band and irregular black subterminal band are key features, often with a white line or patch on the hindwing.
Description
A small moth with a striking pattern of irregular black bands and patches on an orange-yellow ground color, often with some white markings, particularly on the hindwings.
