Falcate Sericoplaga
Common NameFalcate Sericoplaga
Scientific NameSericoplaga falcata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, areas with sedges
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on grasses and sedges.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-orange forewings with two distinct wavy dark lines, a slightly falcate (hooked) forewing tip, and a prominent white fringe on the outer wing margin.
Description
A small moth with reddish-orange forewings marked by two wavy dark brown transverse lines and a white fringe along the outer margin. The forewing apex is slightly pointed.
