Red-Washed Ufa
Common NameRed-Washed Ufa
Scientific NameUfa rubedinella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySchoenobiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, tan
HabitatWetlands, marshes, wet meadows, bogs
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Quebec, Ontario south to Florida, west to Texas)
Host PlantsCarex spp. (sedges)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers, typically feeding within the stems of sedges. Pupation occurs within the host plant stem or in the soil, and the species overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall reddish-brown coloration, slender body, and characteristic resting posture with wings held tightly along the body. It is typically found in wetland habitats where its sedge host plants grow.
Description
A slender, medium-sized moth with reddish-brown forewings that often display subtle darker streaking along the costa and a paler streak near the fold, providing cryptic camouflage.
