Grote's bertholdia
Common NameGrote's bertholdia
Scientific NameBertholdia grotei
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, cream, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (Maryland south to Florida, west to Texas)
Host PlantsPrunus, Quercus, Salix, Carya, Betula, Acer
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy caterpillars, typically dark with tufts of hair, feeding on various broadleaf plants. They pupate in a cocoon before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of dark forewings with irregular cream patches and bright orange-red streaks, paired with contrasting orange-red hindwings. The orange-red markings on the head and thorax are also key features.
Description
This medium-sized moth has dark brown forewings adorned with prominent cream-colored patches and vibrant orange-red streaks along the costa and veins. Its hindwings are a striking orange-red with dark brown borders, and its body is dark with matching orange-red markings.
