-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

-Pyralid and Crambid Snout Moths (Superfamily Pyraloidea)

-Crambid Snout Moths (Family Crambidae)

-Pearl Moths (Subfamily Spilomelinae)

-Tribe Hydririni

-Genus Ommatospila

-Orange Silver-Spot (Ommatospila narcaeusalis)

The Orange Silver-Spot (Ommatospila narcaeusalis) is a small, delicate moth belonging to the family Crambidae. It is recognized by its bright orange to reddish-brown wings adorned with distinctive silvery-white spots and streaks that shimmer under light, giving the insect its common name. The wings are slender and slightly translucent, contributing to its elegant appearance. This species is typically active at night and is attracted to lights, often found in warm regions ranging from the southern United States through Central and South America.