Baniana ostia
Scientific NameBaniana ostia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyScolecocampinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with decaying organic matter
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (e.g., Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina)
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus, decaying wood, fungi
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves, decaying wood, or fungi.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brownish-grey forewings with two distinct dark wavy lines and a jagged subterminal line. The dark head and thorax contrasting with the lighter wings are also a key feature.
Description
A small moth with mottled brownish-grey forewings, characterized by two prominent dark, wavy transverse lines and a jagged subterminal line. The head and thorax are distinctly darker, often appearing blackish.
