Rotund Idia Moth
Common NameRotund Idia Moth
Scientific NameIdia rotundalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsdark brown, gray, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves, fungi, and lichens on the forest floor.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, rounded forewings and generally dark, mottled coloration. The overall shape and lack of prominent markings help differentiate it from other Idia species.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat rounded forewings that are typically dark grayish-brown to blackish, often with faint, darker lines and a mottled appearance.
