Orange Epipagis Moth
Common NameOrange Epipagis Moth
Scientific NameEpipagis peritalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas), Central America, and the Caribbean
Host PlantsAmaranthus
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on herbaceous plants, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of orange-brown and white/translucent blocky patterns on the wings, along with its small size.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange-brown wings adorned with irregular, somewhat rectangular white or translucent patches, and a slender, segmented orange abdomen.
