Faint-spotted Palthis Moth
Common NameFaint-spotted Palthis Moth
Scientific NamePalthis angulalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled brown and grey coloration, and the subtle, wavy lines and faint spots on its forewings. Often found in wooded areas.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey wings, featuring faint spots and wavy lines. It often rests with its wings held flat.
