Hyalorista taeniolalis
Scientific NameHyalorista taeniolalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, purple
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, and areas with herbaceous vegetation
Geographic RangeEastern United States (Florida north to New Jersey, west to Texas)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larvae feed on host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright yellow-orange forewings with a broad purplish-pink band and the characteristic upward-pointing, horn-like labial palps. The overall size and specific pattern of the purplish band are diagnostic.
Description
This small moth has bright yellow-orange forewings adorned with subtle wavy orange-brown markings and a prominent, broad purplish-pink band across the outer half. Its head features distinctive, upward-pointing labial palps.
