Streaked Notodontid Moth
Common NameStreaked Notodontid Moth
Scientific NameDasylophia anguina
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, elm, willow, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, often with humps or projections, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive streaked, bark-like forewings and hairy body. It typically rests with its wings folded tent-like over its body, blending seamlessly with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, hairy body and forewings cryptically patterned with shades of grey, brown, and black streaks, giving it a bark-like appearance.
