Bronze-banded Corticivora Moth
Common NameBronze-banded Corticivora Moth
Scientific NameCorticivora parva
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsbronze, orange, white, grey, brown
HabitatConiferous forests, pine barrens
Geographic RangeEastern North America (e.g., Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ontario, Quebec)
Host PlantsPinus (pine species)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the bark of pine trees, often in young shoots or cones, completing their development and pupating within the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the broad bronze-orange median band, the narrower white subterminal band on the forewings, and the striking bright green eyes.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grey-brown forewings marked by a prominent bronze-orange median band and a distinct white subterminal band, featuring bright green eyes.
