Snowy Urola Moth
Common NameSnowy Urola Moth
Scientific NameUrola nivalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown
HabitatWoodlands, open forests, grassy areas, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on various grasses and sedges. They undergo pupation before emerging as adult moths, typically having multiple broods per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the pure white, satiny wings, the unique orange-brown fringe with black dots along the hind margin of the forewings, and its small size. The prominent brown antennae and palps are also distinctive.
Description
A small moth with satiny white forewings, a distinctive orange-brown fringe along the hind margin dotted with black, and a small dark discal spot. Its head and thorax are also white, with prominent brown antennae and palps.
