Zeller's Macalla Moth
Common NameZeller's Macalla Moth
Scientific NameMacalla zelleri
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyEpipaschiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak, maple, hickory
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of deciduous trees, often rolling or tying them, and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent pale median band across the mottled brown and grey forewings, which helps distinguish it from similar species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings featuring a distinct pale cream or whitish median band. The body is also mottled brown and grey.
