Aethes baloghi
Common NameAethes baloghi
Scientific NameAethes baloghi
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylinae
Wingspan (mm)12.5
Primary Colorscream, reddish-brown, tan
HabitatPrairies, grasslands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (USA and Canada)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants (e.g., Asteraceae)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely internal feeders on herbaceous host plants, possibly within flower heads or stems.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, creamy ground color, and the characteristic reddish-brown banding pattern on the forewings, particularly the broad median fascia.
Description
A small moth with creamy-white forewings featuring prominent reddish-brown or ochreous-brown markings, including a broad median band and basal/apical spots.
