A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Psychomorpha epimenis
Wingspan 22-27 mm - Body and wings black; forewing with large white patch; hindwing with large red or orange patch.
TX-FL-MA-MN / PQ-ON - MPG - Wooded areas - Adults fly March to June (Occasionally as early as February) - Larvae feed on the leaves of grape, Vitis (Vitaceae) - Common nectar genera: Forestiera, Prunus, Crataegus, Cercis spp. -
Found on Carolina Cherry Laurel.
Thank you, DespinaT and Keith... I am agreeing with Keith on this one. Thanks Agnes! ")