Pale-winged Crocidophora Moth
Common NamePale-winged Crocidophora Moth
Scientific NameCrocidophora serratissimalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, brownish-grey
HabitatWoodlands, open fields, disturbed areas, and gardens.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas.
Host PlantsRagweed (Ambrosia spp.), various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on foliage, pupation occurs, and adults emerge to reproduce.
Identification TipsLook for the pale yellow ground color combined with the distinctive wavy, serrated brownish-grey lines across both forewings and hindwings. The slightly scalloped outer wing margin is also a key feature.
Description
A small moth characterized by its pale yellow to cream-colored wings adorned with several distinct, wavy brownish-grey transverse lines and a slightly scalloped outer margin.
