Ruddy Herpetogramma Moth
Common NameRuddy Herpetogramma Moth
Scientific NameHerpetogramma rudis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorstan, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, fields, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Quebec to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host PlantsImpatiens, Boehmeria, Pilea
Flight PeriodMay to September (north), year-round (south)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various broadleaf plants, often as leaf-rollers. Pupation typically occurs in a cocoon. Multiple generations can occur per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall pale yellowish-brown coloration and the characteristic wavy dark transverse lines on the forewings, along with its size and typical flight period.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-brown to tan wings, featuring two prominent wavy dark brown transverse lines and a few dark discal spots on the forewings.
