Perilla Leaf Moth
Common NamePerilla Leaf Moth
Scientific NamePyrausta panopealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, yellow
HabitatGardens, cultivated areas, woodlands, fields
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Canada to Florida, west to Texas)
Host PlantsPerilla frutescens, Lamiaceae (mint family) species
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-tiers or leaf-rollers, feeding on Perilla and other mint family plants. They undergo complete metamorphosis, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright orange-yellow forewings with two prominent, wavy dark brown transverse bands. Its small size and association with Perilla plants are also key indicators.
Description
A small moth with bright orange-yellow forewings marked by two prominent, wavy dark brown bands and a darker brown terminal area, often with a yellowish subterminal line.
