Olive Arta Moth
Common NameOlive Arta Moth
Scientific NameArta olivalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyEpipaschiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsolive green, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host Plantsoak, maple, cherry, various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leaf-tiers or borers, feeding on the foliage of various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its unique triangular resting posture, the olive-green forewing coloration with reddish edges, and the conspicuous, upturned labial palps.
Description
A small moth characterized by its olive-green forewings, often with reddish-brown costal and terminal margins, held in a distinctive triangular shape at rest. It possesses prominent, upturned labial palps.
