Rosy Peoria Moth
Common NameRosy Peoria Moth
Scientific NamePeoria roseotinctella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsrosy red, cream, pale brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas)
Host PlantsAndropogon, Panicum
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on various grasses. Adults emerge and are active during the summer months.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive rosy-red forewings with a prominent pale stripe along the costa. Its small size and typical Pyralid resting posture (wings folded somewhat triangularly over the body) are also key features.
Description
A small moth characterized by its rosy-red forewings, which feature a distinct pale cream or whitish stripe along the costal (leading) margin. The hindwings are typically a paler, grayish color.
