Texas Botys Moth
Common NameTexas Botys Moth
Scientific NameOenobotys texanalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsreddish-orange, brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (from Texas east to Florida and north to Virginia) and Mexico
Host Plantsunknown
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larvae likely feed on herbaceous plants, though specific host plants are not well documented.
Identification TipsLook for its small size (15-20mm wingspan), overall reddish-orange coloration, prominent snout-like labial palpi, and the subtle, curved darker line across the forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its reddish-orange to rusty-brown forewings, often displaying a faint, curved darker postmedial line and a small discal spot. It possesses distinctive snout-like labial palpi.
