birch sober
Common Namebirch sober
Scientific NameUndetermined
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyUndetermined
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsblack, white, grey
HabitatBirch woodlands, forests, and areas where birch trees are present.
Geographic RangeTemperate regions (likely Palearctic)
Host PlantsBirch (Betula species)
Flight PeriodLate spring to late summer
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesLarvae likely feed on birch leaves or bore into bark/twigs. Overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsIts distinctive bark-like camouflage and slender resting posture on birch trees are key features for identification.
Description
A small, slender moth with a highly cryptic, mottled black, white, and grey pattern, perfectly camouflaged against birch bark or lichen. Its wings are held flat over its body at rest.
