Ponometia libedis
Common NamePonometia libedis
Scientific NamePonometia libedis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, hickory
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plant leaves, pupate in a cocoon, and emerge as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled brown and gray forewings with characteristic wavy lines and reniform spot, and its nocturnal activity.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled forewings in shades of brown, gray, and black, often featuring wavy lines and a distinct reniform spot.
