Freeman's Palpita Moth
Common NameFreeman's Palpita Moth
Scientific NamePalpita freemani
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with ash and lilac trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsFraxinus, Syringa
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on ash and lilac leaves, pupating before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and grey forewings with two prominent dark spots, distinguishing it from other often white-winged Palpita species. Found in association with its ash and lilac host plants.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring two distinct dark spots on each wing. Its body is slender and pale, contrasting with the patterned wings.
