Rosewing Moth
Common NameRosewing Moth
Scientific NamePyrrhia rosea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsdogwood, viburnum, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various woody shrubs and trees, pupating in the soil. The species typically has two generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown forewings with well-defined, often white-rimmed reniform and orbicular spots, and the reddish-brown terminal area. The hindwings, if visible, are yellowish-orange with a dark band.
Description
The Rosewing Moth is characterized by its mottled light brown to tan forewings featuring intricate reddish-brown wavy lines and prominent, often white-outlined reniform and orbicular spots, with a darker reddish-brown terminal band. Its robust, hairy body matches the forewing coloration.
