Large Necklace Moth
Common NameLarge Necklace Moth
Scientific NameArgyrostrotis anilis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsoak, maple, hickory
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees, particularly oaks. They pupate before emerging as nocturnal adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent 'necklace' of pale subterminal spots on the forewings, combined with the overall reddish-brown coloration and the somewhat pointed labial palps.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown to dark brown forewings, characterized by a distinctive row of pale, often white or yellowish, subterminal spots resembling a necklace.
