Wavy-lined Mallow Moth
Common NameWavy-lined Mallow Moth
Scientific NameLoxostege allectalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen, disturbed areas, fields, gardens, waste places
Geographic RangeNorth America (southern Canada to Mexico)
Host Plantsmallow (Malva spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on mallow plants before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the light brown, speckled forewings with subtle wavy lines and the prominent darker brown band along the outer margin. Often found near mallow plants.
Description
A small moth with light brown, speckled forewings featuring faint wavy lines and a distinct darker brown outer margin.
