Dogbane saucrobotys moth
Saucrobotys futilalis
''Saucrobotys futilalis'', the dogbane saucrobotys moth, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Lederer in 1863. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the north-east to British Columbia and south to Texas and California.
The length of the forewings is 14–16 mm. Adults are powdery tan to orange, with a faint paler pattern. Adults are on wing from May to July.
The larvae feed on ''Apocynum'' and ''Asclepias'' species . They create silken nests on the host plant.
The length of the forewings is 14–16 mm. Adults are powdery tan to orange, with a faint paler pattern. Adults are on wing from May to July.
The larvae feed on ''Apocynum'' and ''Asclepias'' species . They create silken nests on the host plant.
