Eyed Paectes Moth
Common NameEyed Paectes Moth
Scientific NamePaectes oculatrix
FamilyEuteliidae
SubfamilyEuteliinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown and feed on the leaves of oak trees. They pupate in a cocoon, often among leaf litter or bark crevices.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent, dark, ringed eyespots on the forewings, the overall cryptic brown and grey patterning, and the bipectinate (feathery) antennae.
Description
This moth has mottled brown and grey forewings featuring prominent dark, ringed eyespots near the tornus, with intricate wavy lines and patches of lighter coloration. Its body is robust and brown, and it possesses distinctive feathery antennae.
