Wine-tinted Oenobotys Moth
Common NameWine-tinted Oenobotys Moth
Scientific NameOenobotys vinotinctalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorswine-red, reddish-brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsgoldenrod, aster, ragweed
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various herbaceous plants, particularly those in the Asteraceae family. The moth undergoes complete metamorphosis, with multiple broods per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wine-red or reddish-brown coloration of the wings, along with faint, often incomplete, darker transverse lines and small discal spots on the forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its reddish-brown to wine-red wings, often adorned with subtle darker lines and discal spots.
