Black-patched Glaphyria Moth
Common NameBlack-patched Glaphyria Moth
Scientific NameGlaphyria fulminalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyGlaphyriinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow-orange, dark brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, open fields, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host PlantsCeanothus americanus, Symphoricarpos
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on host plants before pupating and emerging as adults. Multiple broods occur throughout the warmer months.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark brown, irregularly shaped patch on the yellowish-orange forewing, which often has a wavy white border. Its small size and overall color pattern are key identifiers.
Description
A small moth characterized by yellowish-orange forewings with a prominent, irregular dark brown patch in the median area, often outlined by a wavy white line. The head and thorax are also yellowish-orange.
