About Oreta rosea Walker, 1855
Oreta rosea, commonly called the rose hooktip moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Drepanidae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. This species is native to North America, with a recorded range stretching from boreal Canada to eastern parts of the continent. In the northern portion of its range, it extends to northern Alberta, northern Manitoba, and Newfoundland. It also occurs east of the Great Plains, ranging as far south as Florida and eastern Texas. Its habitat is made up of moist temperate hardwood forests. The wingspan of adult rose hooktip moths measures 25 to 34 mm. Adults are active from May to September, producing two generations each year. The larvae of this species feed on a variety of hardwood tree and shrub species, including species in the Betula and Viburnum genera. Larvae can be found from July to October.
