Speckled Sereda Moth
Common NameSpeckled Sereda Moth
Scientific NameSereda tautella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatGrasslands, fields, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodApril to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are grass feeders, typically pupating in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsKey features include the speckled brown and grey forewings with a distinctive, often irregular, white or cream band across the outer third, combined with its small size and typical snout moth resting posture.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled brown and grey forewings, which feature a prominent, often jagged, white or cream-colored transverse band near the outer margin.
