Fraternal Renia Moth
Common NameFraternal Renia Moth
Scientific NameRenia fraternalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange-brown, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, detritus
Flight PeriodJuly to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae likely feeding on decaying leaves or detritus before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive reddish-brown color, the two pale yellowish spots on the forewings, and the row of small dark dots along the outer margin. Its long, upturned labial palps are characteristic of the Hypeninae subfamily.
Description
This is a small to medium-sized moth with warm reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings, featuring two subtle, pale yellowish spots and a subterminal line of small dark dots, each often accompanied by a tiny white scale.
