Saw-toothed Crocidophora Moth
Common NameSaw-toothed Crocidophora Moth
Scientific NameCrocidophora serratissimalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale yellow, tan, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida, west to Texas)
Host PlantsOak (Quercus), Hickory (Carya)
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of host trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale yellow to tan ground color and the characteristic wavy, serrated brown lines that cross the wings, giving it a 'saw-toothed' appearance.
Description
A small moth with pale yellow to tan wings, distinctly marked with wavy, saw-toothed brown transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
