Texas Isogona
Common NameTexas Isogona
Scientific NameIsogona texana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyScolecocampinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, tan
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, including Texas, east to Florida and north to New York and Illinois
Host Plantsoak, hackberry
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of host trees, and pupation likely occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and gray forewing pattern, often with a subtle darker kidney-shaped spot (reniform spot) and wavy postmedial line. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and gray forewings, featuring a cryptic pattern that aids in camouflage. The wings often show subtle wavy lines and a darker reniform spot.
