White-spotted Redectis Moth
Common NameWhite-spotted Redectis Moth
Scientific NameRedectis vitrea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHypeninae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs hatch into larvae (caterpillars) that feed on various broadleaf trees and shrubs, then pupate before emerging as adults. Larvae are often semi-loopers.
Identification TipsKey features include its triangular resting posture, the pointed snout-like projection from the head, and the two prominent white spots on the mottled brown/grey forewings.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, each featuring a prominent white discal spot. It rests with its wings folded in a triangular shape, often mimicking a dead leaf or bark, and has a distinctive pointed projection from its head.
