Wedged Rhapsa
Common NameWedged Rhapsa
Scientific NameRhapsa scotosialis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsgrayish-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, damp areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsdead leaves, decaying plant matter, fungi
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves, fungi, or decaying plant matter. The species typically overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsKey features include its drab, mottled grayish-brown coloration, small dark discal spots on the forewings, and the prominent, upturned labial palps that create a 'snout' appearance.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grayish-brown forewings, often featuring faint darker spots and a distinctive snout-like head formed by prominent upturned palps.
