Tolpiodes oligolasia
Common NameTolpiodes oligolasia
Scientific NameTolpiodes oligolasia
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants (likely lichens/mosses)
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States (e.g., Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina)
Host Plantslichens, mosses
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically hairy and feed on lichens or mosses before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, overall mottled brown appearance, and subtle wing patterns including a dark reniform spot and faint postmedial lines. Requires close examination to differentiate from similar species within the genus.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, often featuring faint darker lines and a few small, dark spots.
