Southern Spragueia Moth
Common NameSouthern Spragueia Moth
Scientific NameSpragueia dama
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEublemminae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange, brown
HabitatOpen areas, fields, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (Maryland south to Florida, west to Texas)
Host PlantsAmbrosia spp. (ragweed)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on ragweed before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsIdentified by its small size and the unique, bold tri-color (black, white, orange/brown) patchy pattern on its forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking forewing pattern of irregular, contrasting patches of black, white, and orange-brown.
