Washington Udea Moth
Common NameWashington Udea Moth
Scientific NameUdea washingtonalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorscream, brown, dark grey
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, meadows
Geographic RangePacific Northwest of North America (Washington, Oregon, British Columbia)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on herbaceous host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled brown and cream forewings with prominent dark discal spots and a jagged subterminal line, typical of the Udea genus, within its specific Pacific Northwest range.
Description
A small moth with a cryptic pattern of cream and various shades of brown and dark grey, featuring distinct dark spots and bands across its forewings.
