Dimorphic Tosale Moth
Common NameDimorphic Tosale Moth
Scientific NameTosale minuata
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyGalleriinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Maryland to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Missouri and Illinois.
Host Plantssumac, oak
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-tiers or borers on host plants like sumac and oak, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the two distinct dark discal spots on the brownish-grey forewings, often accompanied by a darker patch near the outer margin.
Description
This small moth has brownish-grey forewings with two prominent dark discal spots and a darker, somewhat triangular patch near the outer margin, often exhibiting a subtle iridescent sheen.
