Meganola phylla
(Dyar, 1898)
Coastal Plain Meganola Moth
A small in the Nolidae with a wingspan of 18–24 mm. are active from January through October, with peak activity between April and August. feed on Quercus (oak) . Previously treated as a or color variant of Meganola minuscula.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Meganola phylla: /ˌmɛɡəˈnoʊlə ˈfɪlə/
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Identification
Small with wingspan of 18–24 mm. Distinguished from Meganola minuscula by consistent morphological differences; historically confused with that due to similar appearance.
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Habitat
Associated with oak woodlands and forests where Quercus occur.
Distribution
Eastern North America from Ontario and Maine south to Florida, west to Oklahoma. Recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Seasonality
recorded on from January to October; main period April to August.
Diet
feed on Quercus (oaks).
Ecological Role
Oak-feeding in forest .
Similar Taxa
- Meganola minusculaPreviously listed as or color variant; now recognized as distinct
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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