About Idia lubricalis Geyer, 1832
Idia lubricalis, commonly known as the glossy black idia, is a species of litter moth in the family Erebidae. This species was first formally described by Carl Geyer in 1832. It is distributed from Canada in the north, southward to Florida and Texas, where it occurs in deciduous forests. Idia occidentalis was previously classified as a subspecies of Idia lubricalis. The wingspan of adult Idia lubricalis measures 24 to 36 mm. Adult moths are active between May and September each year. In the southern portion of the species' range, there are multiple generations of Idia lubricalis each year. The larvae feed on a wide range of fungi and lichens, and they also probably feed on other organic matter found on forest floors, including rotting wood and grass.
