Concordalis Moth
Common NameConcordalis Moth
Scientific NameEulepte concordalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorspale yellow, dark brown, black, iridescent blue
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, disturbed areas where host plants are present
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Host PlantsCordia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; spring to fall in temperate zones (e.g., March to November)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are known to feed on plants in the genus Cordia, after which they pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic dark brown/black wing borders contrasting with the pale yellowish ground color, the slender orange-brown body, and the iridescent blue patch on the forewing costa.
Description
A small moth with pale yellowish-white wings distinctly bordered by dark brown or black margins. The forewings feature a subtle iridescent blue sheen near the costa and a few small dark spots.
