Darker Matigramma Moth
Common NameDarker Matigramma Moth
Scientific NameMatigramma obscurior
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorsdark grey, brown, tan
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern US, west to Texas, north to Illinois and Ohio
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple
Flight PeriodMarch to November (south), May to September (north)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various woody plants, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark, mottled grey-brown cryptic pattern, relatively broad wings with scalloped margins, and typical resting posture that blends with bark or other surfaces.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically mottled dark grey and brown wings, often with subtle darker lines and a distinctly scalloped outer margin.
