Lined Apatelodes
Common NameLined Apatelodes
Scientific NameApatelodes torrefacta
FamilyApatelodidae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorstan, brown, grey, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, cherry, willow, ash, hickory
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine in southern regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, often with prominent tufts, and feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They pupate in a cocoon, typically among leaf litter or in loose soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and grey forewings with wavy dark lines and a robust, furry body. The moth often rests with its wings held roof-like over its body.
Description
A robust, furry moth with mottled light brown and greyish-white forewings, marked with darker wavy transverse lines and a few distinct dark spots. The hindwings are paler and less patterned.
