Yellow-collared Scape Moth
Common NameYellow-collared Scape Moth
Scientific NameCisseps fulvicollis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)37.5
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, meadows, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsgrasses, sedges
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on grasses and sedges, pupating in a cocoon; adults are diurnal and nectar on various flowers.
Identification TipsLook for the dull brownish-bronze wings combined with a dark body and a striking orange-yellow collar behind the head.
Description
This moth features dull brownish-bronze forewings and a dark body, prominently distinguished by a bright orange-yellow collar behind its head.
