White-spotted Nephrogramma
Common NameWhite-spotted Nephrogramma
Scientific NameNephrogramma reniculalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsoak, maple
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-tiers or leaf-rollers on various deciduous trees, pupating in a cocoon. Adults are nocturnal.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, mottled brown and tan coloration, and the prominent white, kidney-shaped (reniform) spots on the forewings.
Description
A small, mottled brown moth with distinctive white, crescent-shaped spots on its forewings and a wavy postmedial line, providing cryptic camouflage.
