Speckled Renia Moth
Common NameSpeckled Renia Moth
Scientific NameRenia factiosalis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, moist areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. The larvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and decaying plant matter on the forest floor.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive long, upturned labial palps that give it a 'snout' appearance. The wings are cryptically patterned with a mix of gray and brown, often with a faint bluish tint near the outer margin, and subtle wavy lines and small dark discal spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its long, upturned snout-like labial palps. Its wings are mottled grayish-brown with faint wavy lines and small dark spots, providing excellent camouflage.
