Northern Milky Argyria Moth
Common NameNorthern Milky Argyria Moth
Scientific NameArgyria lacteella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorswhite, brown, gold
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, grasslands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are grass feeders, pupating in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pure white forewings, the subtle golden-brown median stripe that extends from the head to the apex, and the dark brown fringe along the outer margin of the forewings.
Description
A small, slender moth with pristine white forewings, a faint golden-brown central stripe, and a distinct brown fringe along the termen. Its head and thorax are also pale, with prominent antennae.
