Yellow-shouldered Slug Moth
Common NameYellow-shouldered Slug Moth
Scientific NameLithacodes fasciola
FamilyLimacodidae
Wingspan (mm)23
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsoak, cherry, maple, birch, willow, hickory, beech
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are slug-like, flattened, and green with yellow stripes, feeding on the underside of leaves. They pupate in a hard, oval cocoon that often resembles a bird dropping.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright yellowish-orange coloration with the distinct white and dark brown band on the forewings. Its small, stout body and fuzzy appearance are also characteristic.
Description
A small, stout-bodied moth with fuzzy, yellowish-orange forewings featuring a prominent white and dark brown band across the middle. The thorax is also covered in dense yellowish-orange scales.
