Orange-tufted Oneida Moth
Common NameOrange-tufted Oneida Moth
Scientific NameOneida lunulalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, dark brown, silvery
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, oak savannas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host PlantsQuercus spp. (oaks)
Flight PeriodMay to September (often two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-tiers on oak trees, feeding on the foliage. They typically overwinter as pupae or mature larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled grey and brown forewing pattern with a dark median band and terminal spots, and the distinctive reddish-orange tufts on the head and thorax.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring a darker median band and distinct dark patches near the termen. The head and thorax are adorned with noticeable reddish-orange tufts.
