Excavated Toxonprucha
Common NameExcavated Toxonprucha
Scientific NameToxonprucha excavata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black, tan
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, various woody plants
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on woody plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the scalloped outer wing margins, the somewhat pointed forewing apex, and the complex, mottled brown and gray camouflage pattern with dark wavy lines across the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a highly cryptic, mottled pattern of browns, grays, and black, featuring intricate wavy lines and a distinctive scalloped outer margin on its wings.
