# Lettered Habrosyne Moth (*Habrosyne scripta*) The Lettered Habrosyne Moth is a special moth with beautiful patterns on its wings. It loves to fly around at night and can be found resting on tree trunks during the day. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 2 - **Habitat:** Forests ![Lettered Habrosyne Moth](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Habrosyne_scripta.jpg&width=800) Photo: Mike Boone, CC BY-SA 2.5 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Habrosyne_scripta.jpg) ## Appearance The Lettered Habrosyne Moth has white forewings boldly marked with dark brown or black zigzag lines and blotches. These patterns resemble elegant script, making it distinct from many other moths and helping it blend with lichen-covered bark. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Lepidoptera - **Family:** Drepanidae - **Genus:** Habrosyne ## Interesting facts - Adult Lettered Habrosyne Moths likely do not eat at all. - Its caterpillar looks like a rolled-up leaf and has spike-like bumps! - Moths smell with their feathery antennae, not their noses! - The caterpillar spins a cozy silk cocoon before transforming into a moth. ## Special abilities - **Scripted Camouflage:** Lettered Habrosyne Moth has wing patterns that help them blend perfectly with tree bark, making them hard for predators to spot. - **Night Navigator:** Lettered Habrosyne Moth can fly at night because its large eyes are adapted for low light, helping them find food and mates. - **Taste Bud Feet:** Lettered Habrosyne Moth has special sensors on its feet that help them taste potential food sources and find the right plants. ## Measurements & details - **Wingspan:** 25-30 mm - **Size:** 10-15 mm - **Lifespan:** 7-14 days - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding As caterpillars, they munch on plant leaves; adults typically do not eat or sip nectar. - **Age differences:** Larvae eat plant leaves, while adults may sip nectar or do not feed at all. - **Primary Foods:** Blackberry leaves, Raspberry leaves, Dewberry leaves - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Allegheny Blackberry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/allegheny-blackberry) (*Rubus allegheniensis*) — Its leaves are a primary food source for the moth's larvae. - **Eaten by:** [Little Brown Bat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/little-brown-bat) (*Myotis lucifugus*) — A nocturnal predator that hunts adult moths using echolocation. - **Pollinates:** [Canada Goldenrod](https://www.snappit.app/explore/canada-goldenrod) (*Solidago canadensis*) — Moths may visit its flowers, inadvertently transferring pollen. ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Don't touch moths or other insects without asking an adult first. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Lettered Habrosyne Moth? Compare resting wing shape, forewing markings, antennae and body build. Small brown moths can hinge on fine details a phone photo can't always catch. Moth Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### What is Lettered Habrosyne Moth's wingspan? 25-30 mm ### How big is Lettered Habrosyne Moth? 10-15 mm ### How long does Lettered Habrosyne Moth live? 7-14 days ### What does Lettered Habrosyne Moth eat? As caterpillars, they munch on plant leaves; adults typically do not eat or sip nectar. ### Where is Lettered Habrosyne Moth usually found? Forests ### How does Lettered Habrosyne Moth hunt? Grazing ### How many legs does Lettered Habrosyne Moth have? 6 ## Where to spot - [Fairhaven](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fairhaven) — Washington, US · Neighborhood - [Lyman Run State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lyman-run-state-park) — Pennsylvania, US · State Park - [Bogachiel State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bogachiel-state-park) — Washington, US · State Park [View all places to see Lettered Habrosyne Moth](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/lettered-habrosyne-moth) ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Lettered Habrosyne Moth: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/lettered-habrosyne-moth)