Snowy Gabara
Common NameSnowy Gabara
Scientific NameGabara subnivea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorspale tan, white, brownish-gray
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host PlantsQuercus spp. (oaks)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on the foliage of various woody plants, primarily oaks, before pupating in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsLook for the overall pale, speckled appearance with faint wavy lines and a small dark discal spot on the forewings. The hindwings are typically plainer and paler.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale whitish-tan to brownish-gray forewings finely speckled with darker scales, often showing faint wavy lines and a small dark discal spot.
