Tergeminaria Snout Moth
Common NameTergeminaria Snout Moth
Scientific NameArcobara tergeminaria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and other organic matter on the forest floor.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic wavy dark lines on a pale background and the row of small white dots along the outer margin of the hindwings. The overall shape is typical of a snout moth, though the palps (snout) are not clearly visible in this dorsal view.
Description
A small moth with light greyish-brown wings featuring prominent dark brown wavy lines or bands across both forewings and hindwings. The outer margin of the hindwings has a distinctive row of small white dots.
