Engel's Salebriaria Moth
Common NameEngel's Salebriaria Moth
Scientific NameSalebriaria engelhardtella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)18.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host trees like hickory and walnut.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Illinois and Mississippi.
Host PlantsCarya (hickory), Juglans (walnut)
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely leaf-feeders on hickory and walnut, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown forewings with a prominent, irregular white patch, often bisected by a faint darker line, and its small size.
Description
A small, dark brown moth with a distinctive, irregular white patch on the forewings, often appearing somewhat triangular or crescent-shaped.
