Common Arugisa Moth
Common NameCommon Arugisa Moth
Scientific NameArugisa lutea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArugisinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with abundant leaf litter
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from southeastern Canada to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and other organic detritus rather than living plant material.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size (15-20mm wingspan), pale tan ground color, and characteristic dark brown mottling and a prominent discal spot on the forewings.
Description
A small, pale tan moth with forewings mottled with irregular dark brown spots and wavy lines, featuring a distinct dark discal spot.
