About Tetanolita floridana Smith, 1895
Tetanolita floridana, commonly known as the Florida owlet or Florida tetanolita moth, is a litter moth that belongs to the family Erebidae. This species was first formally described by J. B. Smith in 1895. In the United States, it can be found from Wisconsin to Long Island, extending south to Florida and Texas. The wingspan of adult Tetanolita floridana measures 20 to 24 mm. In the central part of the species' range, adults are active from April to October; in the far south, adults can be seen year-round, and in Ohio, adults are active from June to September. There are two or more generations of this moth per year in the eastern portion of its range. The larvae of Tetanolita floridana are thought to feed on fallen organic matter.
