Lettered Habrosyne Moth
Common NameLettered Habrosyne Moth
Scientific NameHabrosyne scripta
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorswhite, brown, gray, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Manitoba and Texas
Host Plantsbirch
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on birch leaves. The species overwinters as a pupa, typically having two broods per year in the southern parts of its range and one in the north.
Identification TipsLook for the unique 'lettered' pattern on the forewings, which gives the moth its common name, resembling ancient script. The combination of white, brown, and gray coloration with these wavy black lines is highly distinctive.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its intricate forewing pattern, featuring broad white bands, brown and gray patches, and distinctive wavy black lines that resemble Hebrew script.
