Palpita illibalis

Description

Palpita illibalis, the inkblot palpita moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Hübner in 1818. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The wingspan is about 25 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to October, with most records from June to August.