Scaled Haimbachia Moth
Common NameScaled Haimbachia Moth
Scientific NameHaimbachia squamulella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)17
Primary Colorscream, yellow, black
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are graminivorous, feeding on the stems and roots of various grasses.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the pale, heavily speckled forewings, and the characteristic yellow-orange wavy lines. It often rests with its wings folded tightly over its body, giving it a slender appearance.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale cream forewings densely speckled with dark scales and marked with distinctive wavy yellow-orange lines, especially near the outer margin. The hindwings are typically plain and lighter.
