About Herald Moth
A distinctive moth with scalloped wing edges and orange patches that hibernates in caves, cellars, and outbuildings. One of the first moths to be seen each spring. Adults resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Often hibernates in caves alongside bats, and can survive freezing temperatures during winter.
Distribution
Where Herald Moth can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Herald Moth (Scoliopteryx libatrix). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/herald-moth
MLA:
"Herald Moth." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/herald-moth.