Idia concisa explained

Idia concisa, the pale-winged idia (also known as Idia aemula since it has not been formally described) is a litter moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes in 1954.^[1] It is widespread across much of eastern North America.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are on wing from May to October. There is one generation in the north-east.

Larvae have been reared on the dead leaves of cherry.

References

• Book: David L. . Wagner . Dale F. . Schweitzer . J. Bolling . Sullivan . Richard C. . Reardon . amp . 2011 . Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America . Princeton University Press . 978-0691150420.
• Web site: Robinson, E. . Anweiler, G. G. . amp . Species Details Idia sp. nr. aemula . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . November 14, 2020.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . July 5, 2019 . Idia concisa . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 27, 2020.