Satin Argyria Moth
Common NameSatin Argyria Moth
Scientific NameArgyria centrifugens
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorssilver, orange, gold
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on grasses, pupa, and adult moth.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive satiny silver forewings with a bright golden-orange central stripe. The head and thorax also show orange coloration.
Description
A small moth characterized by its satiny silver-white forewings, which are adorned with a prominent golden-orange stripe running down the center.
