Speckled Lactura
Common NameSpeckled Lactura
Scientific NameLactura subfervens
FamilyLacturidae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, reddish-brown, orange
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States
Host Plantsoak, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on various trees and shrubs before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its striking white wings with numerous reddish-brown spots and speckles, and its contrasting orange-brown antennae and legs.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright white wings densely covered with reddish-brown speckles and distinct spots, complemented by orange-brown antennae and legs.
