Darker Diacme Moth
Common NameDarker Diacme Moth
Scientific NameDiacme adipaloides
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host PlantsMonarda, Pycnanthemum
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on plants in the mint family.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled brown and yellowish pattern, and the irregular yellowish patches on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and yellowish-tan wings, featuring irregular patches and a somewhat striped abdomen.
