Nola clethrae

Dyar, 1899

sweet pepperbush nola moth

Nola clethrae is a small nolid described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1899. It is commonly known as the sweet pepperbush nola moth, a name reflecting its association with Clethra (sweet pepperbush) plants. The occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the United States including Vermont. As a member of Nolidae, it belongs to a group of moths often characterized by their small size and relatively simple wing patterns.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nola clethrae: //ˈnoʊlə ˈklɛθriː//

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Identification

Nola clethrae can be distinguished from similar Nola by its specific association with Clethra plants and its North American distribution. The Nola contains many small, often drably colored that require careful examination of genitalia or association with specific host plants for reliable identification. The MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 8996 provides a standardized reference for this species in North American faunal surveys.

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Distribution

North America; confirmed present in United States (including Vermont).

Host Associations

Clethra - larval 'sweet pepperbush nola ' indicates association with sweet pepperbush (Clethra ), though specific feeding records require verification

Similar Taxa

Other Nola speciesMany Nola are small, dull-colored with similar wing patterns; accurate identification often requires dissection and examination of genitalia or confirmed plant association