Stictocompe oslari
Common NameStictocompe oslari
Scientific NameStictocompe oslari
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatMontane forests, canyons, riparian areas
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), Mexico
Host PlantsAster, Lupinus, Senecio, Solidago
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on various herbaceous plants and likely overwinter before pupating, emerging as adults in late summer.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique white and black labyrinthine wing pattern and its presence in montane regions of the southwestern US and Mexico.
Description
A medium-sized moth with white wings intricately patterned with thick black, labyrinthine lines, giving it a striking, almost maze-like appearance. The head and thorax also feature prominent black markings.
