Pink-Tipped Yellow Moth
Common NamePink-Tipped Yellow Moth
Scientific NameLygropia tripunctata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, fields, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsgrape, smilax, various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on the foliage, pupation occurs, and then adults emerge.
Identification TipsLook for the vibrant yellow coloration combined with the two distinct black spots on the forewings and the brownish-pinkish band on the hindwings. The antennae are simple and thread-like.
Description
A small, bright yellow moth characterized by two prominent black spots on each forewing and a distinctive brownish-pinkish band on the hindwings, often visible when at rest.
