A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/12/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Mark Etheridge MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/29/2013).

View Record Details Photo by Scott Housten MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (6/25/2016). Determined by Roger Downer/BAMONA.

View Record Details Photo by Mark Etheridge MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/17/2014).

View Record Details Photo by Emily Stanley MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (6/29/2019).

View Record Details Photo by Mark Etheridge MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/2/2016). Verified by Roger Downer (BAMONA).

View Record Details Photo by Robert Aguilar, SERC MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (6/7/2017).

View Record Details Photo by John Rinker MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/29/2013).

View Record Details Photo by Scott Housten MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester, Maryland (7/24/2013).

View Record Details Photo by Scott Housten MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Kent Co., Maryland (6/6/2014).

View Record Details Photo by Mike Burchett MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/1/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Mark Etheridge MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/27/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Jonathan Willey MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Cecil Co., Maryland (5/29/2015). Verified by Roger Downer/BAMONA.

View Record Details Photo by Shannon Schade MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/29/2014).

View Record Details Photo by Emily Stanley MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (7/9/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 410902 - Psn: 42)

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (7/9/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by Mark Etheridge MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (8/20/2013). Determined by Maury Heiman/BugGuide.

View Record Details Photo by TJ Walters MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/8/2021). (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1110527 - Psn: 44)

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/8/2021). (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by Emily Stanley MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/27/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Rod Burley MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/29/2015).

View Record Details Photo by Rod Burley MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (6/29/2019).

View Record Details Photo by Mark Etheridge MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/29/2018). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 185595 - Psn: 55)

View Record Details Photo by Timothy Reichard MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) trinectes, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 222599 - Psn: 55)

View Record Details Photo by Robert Aguilar, SERC MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/19/2021). (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1110526 - Psn: 55)

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/19/2021). (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by Emily Stanley MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/5/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 299689 - Psn: 56)

View Record Details Photo by Timothy Reichard MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/24/2018). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 277986 - Psn: 66)

View Record Details Photo by Timothy Reichard MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/12/2021). (c) tomfeild, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1110539 - Psn: 66)

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/12/2021). (c) tomfeild, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by Tom Feild MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1301533 - Psn: 66)

View Record Details Photo by Kyle Klotz MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/15/2025). (c) trinectes, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1328888 - Psn: 66)

View Record Details Photo by Robert Aguilar, SERC MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/6/2013).

View Record Details Photo by Nancy Magnusson MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/31/2014). Verified by Marcia Morris/BugGuide.

View Record Details Photo by Jesse Christopherson MBP List

A male Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (7/17/2004).

View Record Details Photo by Larry Line MBP List

A male Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (7/17/2004).

View Record Details Photo by Larry Line MBP List

A male Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (7/17/2004).

View Record Details Photo by Larry Line MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Calvert Co., Maryland (6/16/2006).

View Record Details Photo by Arlene Ripley MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Calvert Co., Maryland (7/3/2006).

View Record Details Photo by Arlene Ripley MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (6/13/2015). Most individuals of this species have green forewings with a dark, rusty-brown terminal band. However, a few such as this individual are much paler. Note the black jagged PM line, and the black markings near the costa.

View Record Details Photo by Dave Webb MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/30/2008). (c) Charlie Davis, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 234787 - Psn: 135)

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/30/2008). (c) Charlie Davis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar in Baltimore City, Maryland (7/5/2010). Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide.

View Record Details Photo by Thomas Wilson MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar rolled in Poison Ivy in Howard Co., Maryland (8/27/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Bonnie Ott MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Somerset Co., Maryland (7/30/2019).

View Record Details Photo by Elaine Parker MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar in Howard Co., Maryland (7/16/2017).

View Record Details Photo by Bonnie Ott MBP List

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/7/2018). Determined by John and Jane Balaban.

View Record Details Photo by Sue Muller MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/17/2023). (c) John Starmer, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 827252 - Psn: 200)

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/17/2023). (c) John Starmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by John Starmer via iNaturalist MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (7/3/2024). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1197967 - Psn: 200)

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (7/3/2024). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

View Record Details Photo by Mark Etheridge MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Calvert Co., Maryland (6/6/2025). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1279618 - Psn: 200)

View Record Details Photo by Timothy Reichard MBP List

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Wicomico Co., Maryland (7/25/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1338647 - Psn: 200)

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Wicomico Co., Maryland (7/25/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/12/2019).

View Record Details Photo by Bob Cammarata MBP List

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Status

Abundant in Maryland (Glaser, MicroMoths).

Relationships

In Howard County Bonnie Ott has found caterpillars on Poison Ivy.

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A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/12/2017). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/29/2013). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (6/25/2016). Determined by Roger Downer/BAMONA. View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/17/2014). View Record Details Media by Emily Stanley.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (6/29/2019). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/2/2016). Verified by Roger Downer (BAMONA). View Record Details Media by Robert Aguilar, SERC.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (6/7/2017). View Record Details Media by John Rinker.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (7/29/2013). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester, Maryland (7/24/2013). View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Kent Co., Maryland (6/6/2014). View Record Details Media by Mike Burchett.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Frederick Co., Maryland (7/1/2016). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Dorchester Co., Maryland (5/27/2015). View Record Details Media by Jonathan Willey.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Cecil Co., Maryland (5/29/2015). Verified by Roger Downer/BAMONA. View Record Details Media by Shannon Schade.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/29/2014). View Record Details Media by Emily Stanley.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (7/9/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (8/20/2013). Determined by Maury Heiman/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by TJ Walters.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/8/2021). (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emily Stanley.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/27/2015). View Record Details Media by Rod Burley.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/29/2015). View Record Details Media by Rod Burley.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (6/29/2019). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Baltimore Co., Maryland (7/19/2021). (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emily Stanley.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/12/2021). (c) tomfeild, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tom Feild.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (8/6/2013). View Record Details Media by Nancy Magnusson.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Prince George's Co., Maryland (7/31/2014). Verified by Marcia Morris/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Jesse Christopherson.

A male Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Howard Co., Maryland (7/17/2004). View Record Details Media by Larry Line.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Calvert Co., Maryland (6/16/2006). View Record Details Media by Arlene Ripley.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Calvert Co., Maryland (7/3/2006). View Record Details Media by Arlene Ripley.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Carroll Co., Maryland (8/30/2008). (c) Charlie Davis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Charlie Davis.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar in Baltimore City, Maryland (7/5/2010). Determined by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Thomas Wilson.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar rolled in Poison Ivy in Howard Co., Maryland (8/27/2016). View Record Details Media by Bonnie Ott.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Somerset Co., Maryland (7/30/2019). View Record Details Media by Elaine Parker.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar in Howard Co., Maryland (7/16/2017). View Record Details Media by Bonnie Ott.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/7/2018). Determined by John and Jane Balaban. View Record Details Media by Sue Muller.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/17/2023). (c) John Starmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by John Starmer via iNaturalist.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Washington Co., Maryland (7/3/2024). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Dimorphic Macalla Moth in Wicomico Co., Maryland (7/25/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Frode Jacobsen.

A Dimorphic Macalla Moth caterpillar in Frederick Co., Maryland (9/12/2019). View Record Details Media by Bob Cammarata.

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Epipaschia superatalis

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Clade:	Pancrustacea
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Pyralidae
Genus:	Epipaschia
Species:	E. superatalis
Binomial name
*Epipaschia superatalis* Clemens, 1860^[1]
Synonyms
Epipaschia borealis (Grote, 1870) Epipaschia olivalis (Hulst, 1886) Macalla superatalis Pococera superatalis

Epipaschia superatalis, the dimorphic macalla moth, is a moth in the family Pyralidae. It is found in eastern North America.^[2]

The wingspan is 17–25 mm. Adults are on wing from late May to August.

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Taxon identifiers
Epipaschia superatalis	Wikidata: Q5383110 BAMONA: Epipaschia-superatalis BOLD: 21353 BugGuide: 4177 CoL: 6FVN6 EoL: 140013 GBIF: 1873753 iNaturalist: 219354 Insecta.pro: 36756 IRMNG: 11418726 LepIndex: 14216 MONA: 5577 NatureServe: 2.745385 NCBI: 688507 Open Tree of Life: 709131

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Dimorphic Macalla Moth

Epipaschia superatalis Clemens, 1860

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