Dark-banded Tallula
Common NameDark-banded Tallula
Scientific NameTallula atrifascialis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorswhite, grey, black, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, suburban areas, open fields
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsoak, hickory
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of host plants, typically deciduous trees like oak and hickory.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark, wavy bands and the prominent black spots near the outer margin of the forewings, combined with its small size and mottled grey/white appearance.
Description
A small moth with a mottled pattern of white, light grey, and dark grey/black bands across its forewings, featuring prominent dark spots near the outer margin.
