Chestnut Schizura Moth
Common NameChestnut Schizura Moth
Scientific NameSchizura badia
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, white, reddish-brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas, orchards
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow, apple, cherry, elm
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, and adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled, bark-like forewing pattern, the prominent reddish-brown patch near the thorax, and a dark, curved dash in the discal area. The moth typically rests with its wings tented over its body.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic, bark-like camouflage, featuring mottled brown, white, and gray forewings. A distinctive reddish-brown or chestnut patch is visible near the base of the forewing, along with a dark, curved discal mark.
