Eastern Panthea Moth
Common NameEastern Panthea Moth
Scientific NamePanthea acronyctoides
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (southeastern Canada south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantspine, spruce, fir
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on the needles of various conifer trees. They pupate in a cocoon, often incorporating plant debris, in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy black lines on the mottled grey forewings, particularly the prominent postmedial and subterminal lines. The overall 'salt-and-pepper' appearance is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and white forewings adorned with prominent, wavy black lines and patches. The hindwings are a plainer, lighter grey, and the body is stout and hairy.
