Pink-fringed Dolichomia Moth
Common NamePink-fringed Dolichomia Moth
Scientific NameDolichomia amoenalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange, pink
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with abundant leaf litter
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus, fungi
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves, decaying plant material, and possibly fungi found in leaf litter or decaying wood.
Identification TipsKey features include the brownish-grey forewings with distinct yellowish-orange patches, particularly the triangular patch near the apex, and the characteristic pinkish-red fringe along the outer wing margin.
Description
This small moth has mottled brownish-grey forewings adorned with distinct yellowish-orange patches near the apex and tornus, and a prominent pinkish-red fringe along the outer margin.
