Frederickia flaviterminata
Common NameFrederickia flaviterminata
Scientific NameFrederickia flaviterminata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, mixed deciduous forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to October (bivoltine in many regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are hairy and feed on various broadleaf trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific pattern of two dark, wavy transverse lines on the forewings, combined with the mottled brown/grey coloration and a darker terminal area. The overall shape and resting posture are typical of many Erebidae moths.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring two distinct dark, wavy transverse lines and a darker terminal band. The hindwings are typically paler.
