The Dark-spotted Palthis is a small, triangular-winged moth that holds its wings in a distinctive tented posture at rest, resembling a dead leaf. Its brown, line-patterned wings provide excellent bark and leaf-litter camouflage. It is abundant at lights throughout summer and found across a wide range of wooded habitats.
Best time to see a Dark-spotted Palthis Moth
The best time to see a Dark-spotted Palthis Moth is June–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 11,257 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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