Herpetogramma pertextalis explained

Herpetogramma pertextalis, commonly known as the bold-feathered grass moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Julius Lederer in 1863 and is found in North America.^[1]

Description

Adult bold-feathered grass moths have a wingspan of about 33 mm and hold their wings open at rest, exposing both the forewings and hindwings. All four wings are whitish-tan and iridescent with a series of jagged lines. A dark brown line is present at the lowermost margin of all four wings^[2] https://bugguide.net/node/view/42586.

Range and Habitat

This species is native to North America and is most commonly observed in open grassy areas such as fields, lawns and pastures.^{[3] [4]}

Ecology

H. pertextalis larvae feed on the leaves of Clethra alnifolia.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 801197.00 – 5275 – Herpetogramma pertextalis – Bold-feathered Grass Moth – (Lederer, 1863) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . May 29, 2018.
2. Web site: Species Herpetogramma pertextalis - Bold-feathered Grass Moth - Hodges#5275 . 2024-01-02 . bugguide.net.
3. Web site: Bold-feathered Grass Moth . 2024-01-02 . www.pwconserve.org.
4. Web site: Bold-feathered Grass Moth . 2024-01-02 . www.insectidentification.org . en-US.
5. Web site: Herpetogramma pertextalis . 2024-01-02 . massmoths.org.