Inconspicuous Rivulet
Common NameInconspicuous Rivulet
Scientific NameRivula inconspicua
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyRivulinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, light brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, grassy areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern US and Canada)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are grass feeders, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall plain brownish coloration, and the two subtle, wavy transverse lines on the forewings, along with a small, often indistinct, discal spot.
Description
A small, plain, light to reddish-brown moth with two faint, wavy darker lines across the forewings and a small dark discal spot. The hindwings are paler.
