Grammia franconia

Grammia franconia is a moth of the family Erebidae.  It was described by Henry Edwards in 1888.  It is found in northeastern North America.  The habitat consists of dry, rocky, or sandy areas, including pine barrens. 

The length of the forewings is 14.5 mm.  The forewings are black dorsally with pale buff bands.  The hindwings are yellow, orange yellow or pinkish orange with black markings.  Adults are on wing from mid-May to late June. 

Taxonomy
It was previously considered a form of Grammia celia. 

References

 

Category:Arctiina
Category:Moths described in 1888