Three-spotted Nola Moth
Common NameThree-spotted Nola Moth
Scientific NameNola triquetrana
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)17
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, suburban areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on oak leaves, pupating in a boat-shaped cocoon often camouflaged with bits of bark or detritus.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the greyish-brown mottled forewings with three prominent dark triangular spots on the leading edge (costa), and the raised scale tufts on the forewings.
Description
A small, greyish-brown moth with mottled forewings featuring three distinct dark triangular spots along the costa and characteristic raised tufts of scales.
