Viviennea moma
Common NameViviennea moma
Scientific NameViviennea moma
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, black, orange, blue
HabitatDeciduous forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, north to New Jersey, west to Missouri and Oklahoma, south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in a cocoon that incorporates their hairs.
Identification TipsLook for the unmistakable black and yellow striped forewings combined with a bright orange abdomen and a distinctive blue tip.
Description
This moth features prominent black and yellow stripes on its forewings, a black head and thorax, and a vibrant orange abdomen with an iridescent blue tip.
