About Nola cereella Bosc
Nola cereella, commonly known as the sorghum webworm, is a moth species belonging to the family Nolidae. It is closely related to Noctuidae, and is also called the tuft moth because it has characteristic tufted scales. This species was first described by Louis Augustin Guillaume Bosc in 1800. In the United States, it occurs in the southeastern region, ranging from Texas to Florida and extending north as far as New York. Starting from North America, its range extends south through Puerto Rico and Suriname, all the way to Argentina. The wingspan of adult Nola cereella ranges from 12 to 18 millimeters. Adults are active in flight between July and September, with flight timing varying by location. The larvae of this species feed on Sorghum vulgare.
