Fauna
Insect · GBIF taxon 1978493

White-striped Black

Trichodezia albovittata

Also known as White-Striped Black Moth

White-striped Black moths flutter through moist woods and along shaded streams during sunny summer days. Their velvety black wings are strikingly marked with crisp white diagonal bands, making them instantly recognizable in flight. Caterpillars depend heavily on jewelweed plants, feeding on the soft foliage before overwintering in leaf litter.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Jewelweed Leaves
  • Flower Nectar
Predators
  • Songbirds
  • Spiders
  • Predatory Insects
ThreatsWetland destruction and pesticide runoff in forested habitats.
HabitatsMoist deciduous forests, stream banks, wetland edges, and shaded trails.
Life span1–3 weeks as adults; 1 year total life cycle.
Classification
  1. OrderLepidoptera
  2. FamilyGeometridae
  3. GenusTrichodezia
  4. SpeciesTrichodezia albovittata
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Best Time: Look for adults fluttering actively on bright, warm days from late spring into summer.
  • Where to Look: Search around moist, shaded woodlands near dense patches of native jewelweed.
  • Photography: Approach slowly while they rest on low foliage to capture their contrasting wing pattern.
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