White-roped Glaphyria Moth
Common NameWhite-roped Glaphyria Moth
Scientific NameGlaphyria sesquistrialis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyGlaphyriinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantssumac, oak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of host plants like sumac and oak before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the vibrant orange-yellow coloration, the two distinct wavy white lines on the forewings, and the bright green compound eyes. Its small size is also a key feature.
Description
A small, bright orange-yellow moth characterized by two prominent, wavy white lines crossing its forewings. It has distinctive bright green eyes.
