Carious Oruza
Common NameCarious Oruza
Scientific NameOruza cariosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorscream, light brown, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, including eastern United States and parts of Canada
Host Plantsoak, maple
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on host plants, pupating before emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale ground color with subtle wavy banding, and the presence of a few prominent dark discal and subterminal spots on the forewings.
Description
A small, pale moth with creamy-white to light yellowish-brown wings, marked with faint, wavy, darker transverse lines and a few distinct dark spots on the forewings.
