This moth has a wingspan of almost an inch. The forewing has cryptic patterns of brown and gray with black lines. There is broad, whitish banding in the outer margin of the forewing. The hindwing is plain light gray or tan. Fresh specimens can have an olive green tint. This moth was identified by volunteer experts from the BugGuide website.
This moth is probably common from May to September in Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods. It has been photographed in June and August at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. These moths are nocturnal and are attracted to artificial lights (3rd photo).
The scientific name of the Large Mossy Lithacodia was formerly Lithacodia muscosula. It is also called Large Mossy Glyph. The larvae feed on swamp grass, especially sawgrass.
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