Laurel Moth
Common NameLaurel Moth
Scientific NameArthromastix lauralis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale cream, brown, dark brown, pale blue-green
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, and areas where host plants are abundant.
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, extending northwards to parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
Host PlantsMountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), Rhododendron, Blueberry (Vaccinium)
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding on and creating shelters from the leaves of host plants like Mountain Laurel, before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy dark brown lines and patches on a pale, sometimes bluish-green background, especially on the forewings, and its typical small Crambid moth appearance.
Description
A small moth with pale, often subtly bluish-green wings adorned with intricate, wavy dark brown to black lines and patches, and a slender, pale body.
