Luxurious Tripudia Moth
Common NameLuxurious Tripudia Moth
Scientific NameTripudia luxuriosa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEustrotiinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown, white
HabitatDry woodlands, scrublands, disturbed areas, fields
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (Florida north to North Carolina, west to Texas)
Host PlantsAmbrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed), other Asteraceae species
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on ragweed and other Asteraceae plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the intricate wavy pattern of dark and light bands across the forewings, and the reddish-brown patch near the outer margin of the forewing. The pale, contrasting fringe on the hindwings is also a good indicator.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with forewings displaying a complex mix of brown, grey, and reddish-brown shades, featuring wavy transverse lines and a distinct pale fringe on the hindwings.
