Black-patched Salebriaria Moth
Common NameBlack-patched Salebriaria Moth
Scientific NameSalebriaria fasciata
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of oak trees, undergoing pupation in a cocoon before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the dark, somewhat triangular basal patch and the two clear black spots on the forewings, set against a cryptic gray-brown background.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled gray and brown forewings, characterized by a prominent dark basal patch and two distinct black spots in the discal area.
