Imploring Azenia
Common NameImploring Azenia
Scientific NameAzenia implora
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatDeserts, scrublands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California) and Mexico
Host PlantsAcacia spp., Prosopis spp.
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the foliage of host plants, primarily Acacia and Mesquite species.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its vibrant yellow coloration, small size, and the characteristic pattern of scattered dark dots and faint, wavy lines on the forewings. It is typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern US and Mexico.
Description
A small, bright yellow moth with a somewhat triangular forewing shape. Its forewings are adorned with scattered dark brown dots and faint, wavy reddish-brown transverse lines.
