Shaggy-spotted Wockia
Common NameShaggy-spotted Wockia
Scientific NameWockia chewbacca
FamilyUrodidae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with suitable host trees and shrubs.
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (e.g., Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas).
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are likely leaf-feeders on various trees and shrubs, often constructing silken webs. Pupation typically occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled grayish-brown forewings with irregular dark spots, and its typical resting posture with wings held roof-like over the body.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grayish-brown forewings adorned with irregular dark spots and patches.
