Spilomela Moth
Common NameSpilomela Moth
Scientific NameSpilomela perspicata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatWoodlands, fields, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and parts of Canada)
Host PlantsVitis (grape), Smilax (greenbrier)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants, pupate, and emerge as adults. Multiple generations can occur within a single flight season.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique black and white striped pattern, particularly the prominent V-shaped markings on the forewings, and its contrasting orange abdomen.
Description
A small moth with striking black and white striped wings, featuring broad black bands and V-shaped markings on a pale background, and an orange abdomen with black markings.
