Meganola bifiliferata
Common NameMeganola bifiliferata
Scientific NameMeganola bifiliferata
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, oak savannas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host PlantsQuercus (oaks)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on oak leaves. They pupate in a cocoon, often incorporating detritus, before emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale forewings with complex dark wavy lines, a reddish-brown patch at the base of the forewing, and a distinct dark reniform spot. The overall pattern is quite characteristic within the *Meganola* genus.
Description
A small moth with pale, often whitish or light brown forewings, characterized by intricate dark brown to black wavy lines and patches, including a prominent reniform spot and a reddish-brown basal area.
