Red-lined Panopoda Moth
Common NameRed-lined Panopoda Moth
Scientific NamePanopoda rufimargo
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyScolecocampinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, tan
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, hickory, birch
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are semi-loopers, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in leaf litter or soil. There are typically two generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the reddish-brown forewings with two distinct, wavy, reddish transverse lines and a small black discal spot. The overall reddish hue and the specific shape of the lines are key identifiers.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings typically light reddish-brown to tan, marked by two prominent, often reddish or darker brown, wavy transverse lines. A small black discal spot is usually present on each forewing.
