Freckled Glassy-wing
Common NameFreckled Glassy-wing
Scientific NameHemihyalea ambigua
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)48
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, riparian areas, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), Mexico
Host Plantsoak, willow, sycamore
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are hairy caterpillars that feed on various broadleaf trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled brown forewings, plain white hindwings, and the prominent bright orange abdomen, which is often visible even when the moth is at rest.
Description
This is a robust, furry moth with mottled brownish-grey forewings, plain white hindwings, and a distinctive bright orange abdomen.
