Blurry Chocolate Angle
Common NameBlurry Chocolate Angle
Scientific NamePhalaenostola metonalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdecaying leaves, plant detritus
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying leaves and other organic matter on the forest floor. They typically overwinter as pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown/grey coloration, the angular and scalloped outer margins of the hindwings, and its relatively small size. It is often found in wooded areas.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grayish-brown to reddish-brown wings, characterized by indistinct wavy lines and distinctively angular or scalloped hindwing margins.
