Yellow-lined Moth
Common NameYellow-lined Moth
Scientific NameHelvibotys helvialis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsgoldenrod, aster, clover
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on various herbaceous plants, pupating before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall pale yellow coloration with subtle, wavy orange-brown lines across the forewings. The prominent, upturned labial palps are characteristic of the family Crambidae, aiding in identification.
Description
This small to medium-sized moth has pale yellow to yellowish-orange wings, typically marked with two or three faint, wavy, darker orange or brownish transverse lines. Its body is also pale yellow, and it has prominent, upturned labial palps.
