Sober Renia Moth
Common NameSober Renia Moth
Scientific NameRenia sobrialis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, yellowish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and decaying plant matter. Adults are nocturnal and typically have multiple broods per year.
Identification TipsLook for its overall dark, mottled appearance, the faint wavy lines across the wings, and the distinctive prominent, upturned labial palps that extend forward from the head.
Description
A small, dark brown to grayish-brown moth with broad, triangular wings featuring faint wavy lines and small, indistinct yellowish-brown discal spots. It possesses prominent, upturned labial palps that give it a 'snout' appearance.
