Herpetogramma sphingealis
Common NameHerpetogramma sphingealis
Scientific NameHerpetogramma sphingealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, fields, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses, broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (north), year-round (south)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on various herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsLook for the uniform brownish-grey wings, the subtle yellowish discal spot, and especially the prominent white fringe on the wing margins. Often found near host plants at night.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with dull brownish-grey wings, featuring a faint yellowish discal spot on the forewing and a distinctive white fringe along the outer margins.
