Straight-lined Seed Moth
Eublemma recta
Straight-lined Seed Moth
Eublemma recta
the straight-lined seed moth (Eublemma recta).
The forewings are light brown to creamy, with a dark brown, straight postmedial (PM) line that runs diagonally across the wing. This line is bordered distally by white.
The moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.6 to 1.9 cm (about 0.6 to 0.75 inches).
Resting Position: At rest, the wings are held over the body in a tent-like shape.
This species is found in the United States, ranging from South Carolina south to Florida and west to Texas. Its range extends further south to Argentina, including locations like Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Activity: Adults are mainly nocturnal and are often attracted to light, particularly on warm nights.
Eublemma recta
the straight-lined seed moth (Eublemma recta).
The forewings are light brown to creamy, with a dark brown, straight postmedial (PM) line that runs diagonally across the wing. This line is bordered distally by white.
The moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.6 to 1.9 cm (about 0.6 to 0.75 inches).
Resting Position: At rest, the wings are held over the body in a tent-like shape.
This species is found in the United States, ranging from South Carolina south to Florida and west to Texas. Its range extends further south to Argentina, including locations like Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Activity: Adults are mainly nocturnal and are often attracted to light, particularly on warm nights.
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