Painted Lichen Moth
Common NamePainted Lichen Moth
Scientific NameHypoprepia fucosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, red
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, areas with abundant lichens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantslichens
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on lichens growing on trees and rocks; they pupate in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique pattern of yellow-orange, black, and red stripes on the forewings, and the bright red coloration on its head and upper thorax.
Description
A small moth with striking yellow-orange forewings marked with prominent black and red longitudinal stripes, and a distinctive red head and thorax.
