Angled Eurythmia
Common NameAngled Eurythmia
Scientific NameEurythmia angulella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, fields, and disturbed areas where host plants are abundant.
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (United States and Canada).
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, legumes
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on herbaceous plants before pupating and emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size (15-20mm wingspan) and the characteristic mottled grey-brown forewing pattern. It typically rests with its wings folded tightly over its body, appearing very slender. Distinguishing it from other similar Phycitinae moths may require close examination of specific markings or genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with forewings cryptically patterned in mottled shades of grey, brown, and whitish, often with indistinct darker markings. The hindwings are typically paler.
