Orange-headed Callima Moth
Common NameOrange-headed Callima Moth
Scientific NameCallima argenticinctella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, brown, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdead wood, fungi, Acer, Quercus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on fungi or dead wood, often found under bark. Pupation occurs within a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent orange-yellow head and thorax, and the intricate pattern of reddish-brown, yellow, and silvery-white bands on the forewings. It typically rests with its wings folded tent-like over its body.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright orange-yellow head and thorax, with forewings displaying a striking pattern of rich reddish-brown, bright yellow, and distinct silvery-white bands.
