Aethes mymara
Common NameAethes mymara
Scientific NameAethes mymara
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylini
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorscream, dark brown
HabitatOpen grasslands, sagebrush steppe, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America (western United States, British Columbia)
Host PlantsArtemisia spp.
Flight PeriodMay to August
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically internal feeders on herbaceous plants, often within stems, roots, or flower heads.
Identification TipsLook for its small size (10-15mm wingspan), pale cream forewings with irregular dark brown markings, particularly the costal patch, and its distinctive green eyes.
Description
This is a small moth with pale cream-colored forewings adorned with irregular dark brown spots and streaks, including a distinct dark patch along the costa. Its head and thorax are also pale, and it possesses noticeable green eyes.
