Crowned Slug Moth
Common NameCrowned Slug Moth
Scientific NameIsa textula
FamilyLimacodidae
SubfamilyLimacodinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorstan, brown, orange
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, cherry, birch, hickory, elm, willow, apple
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larva is a green, flattened 'slug caterpillar' lacking prolegs, moving with a gliding motion. It pupates in a hard, oval cocoon.
Identification TipsIdentify by the distinctive broad, dark brown band on the yellowish-tan forewings and its fuzzy, stout appearance. The moth rests with wings folded in a somewhat triangular shape.
Description
A small, stout-bodied moth with yellowish-tan to orange-brown forewings featuring a broad, darker brown band across the middle. Its head and thorax are notably fuzzy.
