Pearly-winged Lichen Moth
Common NamePearly-winged Lichen Moth
Scientific NameClemensia albata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, pearly
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with lichens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cryptic, feeding on lichens and algae found on trees and rocks. They pupate in a cocoon, often incorporating debris.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pure pearly white wings lacking any distinct markings, and slender build. Often found near areas with abundant lichens.
Description
A small, slender moth with uniformly pearly white, slightly iridescent wings and a fuzzy, pale body. Its antennae are thin and white.
