Infant Moth
Common NameInfant Moth
Scientific NameDysgonia algira
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, orange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrubland, maquis, garrigue, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRubus, Salix, Populus, Quercus, Paliurus, Punica granatum
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypically bivoltine or trivoltine, larvae feed on various woody plants, pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive contrast between the dark, white-banded forewings and the bright orange, dark-bordered hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by dark brown forewings with a prominent, irregular white band, and vibrant orange hindwings featuring a broad dark terminal band.
