The Inverted Y Slug Moth has a wingspan of about one inch. The pale orange forewing has brown median and subterminal lines that converge toward the costa. Two indistinct lines form and X-shape near the anal angle. Darker individuals have brown shading with the lines, forming a Y-shape. The larvae are green slug-like with faint blue spots and 2 orange sub-dorsal lines.
The frequency of occurence is not known. The individual shown here was photographed at Neale Woods coming to artificial lights on July 7, 2013. The adult moths fly from May to August.
Another common name for this moth is the Yellow-collared Slug Moth. The larval host plants are Hickory, Ironwood and Oak.
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