Edwards' Drasteria
Common NameEdwards' Drasteria
Scientific NameDrasteria edwardsii
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black, orange
HabitatDry open woodlands, chaparral, grasslands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, British Columbia)
Host PlantsLupinus, Hosackia, Acmispon, Trifolium
Flight PeriodApril to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are semi-loopers that feed on various legume plants. They typically pupate in the soil, and adults emerge after metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey features include the cryptic forewing pattern with distinct dark, somewhat triangular patches and lines, combined with the bright orange hindwing patch that is often visible even when the moth is at rest.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled gray and brown forewings, featuring intricate dark lines and patches. The hindwings, often partially visible, display a prominent orange patch near the body.
