Orthozona Moth
Common NameOrthozona Moth
Scientific NameCobubatha orthozona
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEublemminae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsgrey, dark brown, yellowish-brown, white
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, grasslands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States, Mexico
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely cryptic and feed on herbaceous plants, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the prominent dark brown median band on the forewings, sharply delineated by wavy white lines, contrasting with the pale grey basal area and mottled yellowish-brown outer area.
Description
A small moth characterized by pale grey head and thorax, and forewings with a broad, dark brown median band bordered by wavy white lines, set against a mottled yellowish-brown and grey background.
