About Idia denticulalis Harvey, 1875
Idia denticulalis, commonly known as the toothed idia, is a species of litter moth belonging to the family Erebidae. This species was first formally described by Leon F. Harvey in 1875. It can be found in Quebec, Canada, and in the United States from Wisconsin to New England, ranging south to Alabama and Texas. The wingspan of adult Idia denticulalis is around 25 millimeters. In Maryland, adults are active in flight from April through September, while in Quebec they are active from July to August. The species has one generation per year in northern parts of its range, and two or more generations annually in southern areas. The larvae of Idia denticulalis feed on lichen and detritus, including dead leaves.
