Annaphila decia
Grote, 1875
orange flash
Annaphila decia, commonly known as the orange flash, is a small owlet moth in the Noctuidae. It is distinguished by its striking orange hind wing with black markings, contrasting with a gray and black fore wing. The occurs in North America and has been documented with 440 iNaturalist observations. Its larvae feed on miner's lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata). The species is closely related to and resembles Annaphila depicta.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from similar , particularly Annaphila depicta, by the specific pattern of the orange hind wing with black markings combined with the gray-black fore wing with mottled white band. The small size (18–21 mm wingspan) and overall color pattern are diagnostic within the .
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Appearance
Wingspan 18–21 mm. Fore wing gray and black with a band of mottled white. Hind wing orange with black markings.
Distribution
North America
Diet
Larvae feed on miner's lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata).
Host Associations
- Claytonia perfoliata - larval food plantminer's lettuce
Similar Taxa
- Annaphila depictaSimilar appearance; distinguished by specific wing pattern details