Hollow-spotted Blepharomastix Moth
Common NameHollow-spotted Blepharomastix Moth
Scientific NameBlepharomastix reconditalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsoak, maple, various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on the foliage of various broadleaf trees and shrubs, pupating before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the small size, pale ground color, and the characteristic wavy, dark brown lines that cross both sets of wings. The specific pattern of these lines and the presence of a small discal spot can aid in identification.
Description
A small moth with a pale creamy-white to yellowish ground color, marked with distinct, wavy dark brown transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings. The head and thorax are also pale.
