Chocolate Renia Moth
Common NameChocolate Renia Moth
Scientific NameRenia factiosalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsdead leaves, decaying plant matter
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and other decaying plant material on the forest floor. They undergo complete metamorphosis, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive long, upturned labial palps (snout-like appearance), the overall mottled brown coloration, and the two prominent dark spots on each forewing, along with wavy postmedial and subterminal lines.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown wings, featuring two distinct dark spots on each forewing and wavy transverse lines. It has prominent, upturned labial palps resembling a snout.
