Black-dotted Spragueia Moth
Common NameBlack-dotted Spragueia Moth
Scientific NameSpragueia obatra
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)16.5
Primary Colorsorange, black, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak (Quercus), blueberry (Vaccinium), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on host plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its small size and the distinctive, high-contrast orange-yellow and black banded pattern on its forewings.
Description
A small moth with striking forewings featuring broad, irregular black bands and blotches over a vibrant orange-yellow ground color.
