About Renia salusalis Walker, 1859
Renia salusalis, commonly known as the dotted renia, is a species of litter moth belonging to the family Erebidae. This species was originally described by Walker in 1859. It can be found in the United States, ranging from Colorado, Ohio, and Connecticut in the north, southward to Florida and Texas. The wingspan of adult Renia salusalis is approximately 27 millimeters. In the northern parts of its range, adults are active from May to September. In New Jersey, the species has at least a partial second generation each year. In Missouri, there are multiple generations per year. The larvae of this moth feed on detritus, including dead leaves.
