Fractal Snout Moth
Common NameFractal Snout Moth
Scientific NameHipoepa fractalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsOak (Quercus), Maple (Acer), Hickory (Carya)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate, and then emerge as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive long, forward-curving labial palps (snout), the mottled brown forewings with wavy dark lines, and the overall cryptic appearance.
Description
A small to medium-sized brown moth with prominent, forward-projecting labial palps forming a 'snout'. Its forewings are mottled with shades of brown and tan, featuring darker, wavy transverse lines.
