Ochre Parachma Moth
Common NameOchre Parachma Moth
Scientific NameParachma ochracealis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyChrysauginae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsochre, yellow, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with host trees.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas.
Host Plantsoak, maple, hickory
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees, often tying them together, and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the warm ochre-brown coloration, the two prominent wavy yellow lines across the forewings, and the yellow terminal line and fringe.
Description
A small, ochre-brown moth with broad forewings featuring two distinct, wavy yellow transverse lines and a yellow fringe along the termen.
