Julia's Idia Moth
Common NameJulia's Idia Moth
Scientific NameIdia julia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, grey
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdead leaves, fungi, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on decaying plant matter, fungi, and other organic debris. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark coloration and the subtle mottling on the forewings. The prominent, forward-curving labial palps are characteristic of the genus *Idia*.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled dark brown to blackish forewings, often with a purplish sheen, and paler grey hindwings. It has prominent, forward-projecting labial palps.
