Eyed Baileya Moth
Common NameEyed Baileya Moth
Scientific NameBaileya ophthalmica
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, elm
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. The species typically overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the sharp, often angled white postmedial line, the dark reniform spot resembling an 'eye', and a noticeable white collar on the thorax. The overall mottled grey-brown pattern provides camouflage.
Description
A small moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent white postmedial line and a distinct dark, often 'eyed' reniform spot, with darker shading towards the wing margins.
