Glossy black idia facts for kids
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The glossy black idia (scientific name: Idia lubricalis) is a type of litter moth. It belongs to the family called Erebidae. This moth was first described by Carl Geyer in 1832. You can find it in deciduous forests from Canada all the way south to Florida and Texas.
Long ago, another moth called Idia occidentalis was thought to be a type of glossy black idia. But now, scientists know they are different species.
About the Glossy Black Idia Moth
What Does It Look Like?
The glossy black idia moth has a wingspan of about 24 to 36 millimeters. That's roughly the size of a large coin. Adult moths usually fly from May to September. In warmer southern areas, they can have many generations born each year.
What Do They Eat?
The young moths, called larvae, are not picky eaters! They feed on different kinds of fungi and lichens. They also likely eat other natural materials found on the forest floor. This includes things like rotting wood and grass.
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A glossy black idia moth trapped in a Sarracenia purpurea plant.
