White-banded Salebriaria Moth
Common NameWhite-banded Salebriaria Moth
Scientific NameSalebriaria fasciata
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)18.5
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host PlantsCarya (hickory), Juglans (walnut)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of hickory and walnut trees before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the relatively small size and the distinctive, broad white band that contrasts sharply with the dark brown and reddish-brown forewings.
Description
A small moth with dark, mottled forewings characterized by a prominent, somewhat irregular white band running across the middle, often with reddish-brown scaling near the base.
