American Idia - Idia americalis
TL: ~12 mm. Pale gray FW with jagged black lines that are bold at the costa. Orbicular and reniform spots are rusty brown. Warm shading is present beyond the ST line. Hosts: Lichen
Habitat: Attracted to a blacklight in a semi-rural area
The American idia or American snout is a species of litter moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from southern Canada to Florida and Texas. The wingspan is about 25 mm. Adults are on wing from May to October. There are multiple generations per year. The larvae feed on lichen and detritus, including dead leaves.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 5, 2019. Captured Jun 4, 2019 21:23 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
