Eyed Dysodia Moth
Common NameEyed Dysodia Moth
Scientific NameDysodia oculatana
FamilyThyrididae
SubfamilyThyridinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantssumac, sassafras
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of host plants such as sumac and sassafras, undergoing pupation before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the intricate mottled brown and yellow reticulated wing pattern, and the distinctive white, often triangular, spots on the forewings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and yellowish-orange wings, featuring a reticulated pattern and prominent white, somewhat triangular spots on the forewings.
