Black-dotted Hemeroplanis Moth
Common NameBlack-dotted Hemeroplanis Moth
Scientific NameHemeroplanis scopulepes
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyScolecocampinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange-brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, forest edges, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host PlantsOak (Quercus spp.), Hickory (Carya spp.)
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of woody host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown coloration, the two distinct large black spots on the forewings, and the series of small black dots near the outer margin. The somewhat pointed forewing shape is also characteristic.
Description
A small, reddish-brown moth with a pointed forewing apex, featuring two prominent black discal spots and a row of smaller black dots along the subterminal line on each forewing.
