About Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
A large ghost moth from North America with silver-spotted wings. Caterpillars bore into the roots of alder trees, taking two years to develop. Adults emerge for brief nocturnal mating flights.
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Larvae spend up to two years boring through alder tree roots in waterlogged soil before pupating.
Distribution
Where Silver-spotted Ghost Moth can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Silver-spotted Ghost Moth (Sthenopis argenteomaculatus). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/silver-spotted-ghost-moth
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