Discolored Renia Moth
Common NameDiscolored Renia Moth
Scientific NameRenia discoloralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, yellowish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and decaying plant matter on the forest floor. They typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent, long, upward-curving labial palps (giving it a 'snout' appearance), the mottled brown and yellowish-tan forewings with wavy lines, and a distinct dark discal spot.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, triangular wings. Its forewings are mottled brown and yellowish-tan, featuring wavy transverse lines and a prominent dark discal spot.
