Nola pygmaeodes
Common NameNola pygmaeodes
Scientific NameNola pygmaeodes
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSouthern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Madagascar)
Host Plantslichens, various trees and shrubs (general for genus Nola)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, possibly year-round in suitable climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle involving egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages. Larvae of the genus Nola are often hairy and feed on lichens or various plant materials.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale cryptic coloration with prominent dark wavy lines across the forewings, and often a somewhat tufted appearance of the head/thorax.
Description
A small moth with pale white to light grey forewings, marked with distinct dark, wavy transverse lines and speckles, providing a cryptic appearance. The head and thorax are similarly colored with some darker markings.
