Walker's Moth
Common NameWalker's Moth
Scientific NameEudryas walkeri
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEudryadinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsgrape, Virginia creeper
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are striped caterpillars that feed on grape and Virginia creeper. They pupate in a cocoon, often incorporating plant material, before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive brown and orange forewing pattern with a prominent white spot, the mostly white hindwings with a dark border, and the fuzzy, reddish-brown 'shoulder pads' (patagia).
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings patterned in shades of brown and orange, featuring a prominent white discal spot and a dark subterminal band. The hindwings are mostly white with a dark margin.
