Lucidalis Nola Moth
Common NameLucidalis Nola Moth
Scientific NameNola lucidalis
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, light brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Ontario and Quebec south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host PlantsQuercus (oak)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are hairy and feed on the leaves of oak trees, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the prominent broad dark brown median band on the forewings, and the contrasting white basal area with dark spots. Raised tufts of scales on the forewings are also characteristic of the genus.
Description
A small moth with a white head and thorax. Its forewings feature a white basal area with a few dark spots, followed by a broad, dark brown median band, and a mottled light brown and white outer margin.
