Sordid Snout
Common NameSordid Snout
Scientific NameHypena sordidula
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas, and gardens where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas.
Host Plantsmaple, oak, basswood, elm
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green loopers that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They typically pupate in a loose cocoon among leaf litter or on the host plant.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the long, upturned labial palps forming a 'snout', the overall dull brown and mottled wing coloration, and its relatively small size. It can be distinguished from similar snout moths by subtle differences in wing markings and palp structure.
Description
A small, dull brown moth characterized by its prominent, forward-projecting labial palps that form a distinct 'snout'. Its wings are mottled with various shades of brown, often with faint darker lines and a somewhat cryptic pattern.
