Oregon Cycnia Moth
Common NameOregon Cycnia Moth
Scientific NameCycnia oregonensis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorscream, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, meadows, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from British Columbia south to California, and east to Montana and Colorado
Host Plantsmilkweed, dogbane, dandelion
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy (woolly bears) and feed on herbaceous plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the unpatterned creamy wings, the prominent orange-yellow head and collar, and its distribution in western North America. Distinguish from similar species by the lack of markings and specific head coloration.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its plain, creamy white to pale yellow wings and a distinctive bright orange-yellow head and collar.
