Dogwood Thyatirid Moth
Common NameDogwood Thyatirid Moth
Scientific NameEuthyatira pudens
FamilyThyatiridae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, white, orange
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host PlantsCornus florida (Flowering Dogwood), other Cornus species
Flight PeriodApril to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of dogwood trees, then pupate in a cocoon typically found in leaf litter or soil. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique arrangement of large white patches along the forewing costa and termen, combined with smaller, rounded orange-tan spots. The fuzzy brown and white thorax is also characteristic.
Description
This moth features mottled dark brown and grey forewings adorned with prominent white patches along the costa and termen, complemented by smaller orange-tan spots near the tornus. Its fuzzy thorax is brown with a distinct white collar.
