Titian Peale's Moth

Perispasta caeculalis

"Perispasta" is a genus of moths of the Crambidae family. It contains only one species, "Perispasta caeculalis", Titian Peale's pyralid moth, which is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec west to British Columbia, south to Florida, Texas and Colorado. The habitat consists of fields and meadows.
Perispasta caeculalis Titian Peale's Moth Perispasta caeculalis Perispasta caeculalis,Titian Peale's Moth

Appearance

The wingspan is 16–18 mm. The forewings are dark brown with a white discal bar. The hindwings are white. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to November, depending on the location.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusPerispasta
SpeciesP. caeculalis
Photographed in
United States of America