Sociable Renia Moth
Common NameSociable Renia Moth
Scientific NameRenia factiosalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with leaf litter
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern 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. They typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsLook for the long, prominent, upturned labial palps. The forewings have a mottled brown and grey appearance with a wavy subterminal line and two small, often indistinct, dark-ringed spots.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a distinct wavy subterminal line and often two small, dark-ringed spots. Its long, upturned labial palps are a characteristic feature.
