Rusty Heliades Moth
Common NameRusty Heliades Moth
Scientific NameHeliades parvulus
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, cream
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, meadows, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, clover
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are small, hairy caterpillars that feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants. The species typically overwinters as a pupa or larva.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its small size, the overall reddish-brown coloration, and the two prominent, wavy pale lines that cross the forewings.
Description
A small moth with reddish-brown forewings featuring two distinct, wavy cream-colored transverse lines. The hindwings are typically plain and slightly darker.
