Tetanolita mynesalis explained

Tetanolita mynesalis, the smoky tetanolita, is a litter moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in eastern North America.^[1]

The wingspan is 20–25 mm. Adults are on wing from May to November.^[2]

Larvae probably feed on dead leaves.

Subspecies

• Tetanolita mynesalis mynesalis
• Tetanolita mynesalis inaequalis Ferguson, Hilburn & Wright, 1991 (Bermuda).

Notes and References

1. Web site: 930516.00 – 8366 – Tetanolita mynesalis – Smoky Tetanolita Moth – (Walker, 1859) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . January 31, 2020.
2. Web site: Balaban . John and Jane . November 10, 2019 . Species Tetanolita mynesalis - Smoky Tetanolita - Hodges#8366 . BugGuide . January 31, 2020.