Sharp-blotched Nola Moth
Common NameSharp-blotched Nola Moth
Scientific NameNola cilicoides
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorswhite, brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with deciduous trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinct dark brown blotch at the base of the white forewing, and the wavy dark brown median band. It often rests with its wings held in a triangular shape.
Description
A small moth with white forewings featuring a prominent dark brown blotch near the base and an irregular, wavy dark brown band across the median area.
