One-lined Zale Moth
Common NameOne-lined Zale Moth
Scientific NameZale unilineata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyCatocalinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, cherry
Flight PeriodApril to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various deciduous trees, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent single dark, wavy line that crosses both hindwings, combined with the mottled brown and grey forewing pattern.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, and hindwings featuring a distinctive single dark, wavy line.
