Brown-blotched Amydria Moth
Common NameBrown-blotched Amydria Moth
Scientific NameAmydria effrenatella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)12.5
Primary Colorstan, dark brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with decaying wood or fungi
Geographic RangeEastern North America (e.g., northeastern US, southeastern Canada)
Host Plantsfungi, decaying wood, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically detritivores or fungivores, feeding on decaying organic matter or fungi in concealed locations.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive brown blotched pattern on light tan forewings, and its long, slender antennae. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with bark or leaf litter.
Description
A small, slender moth with forewings mottled in shades of tan, cream, and dark brown, creating a cryptic, blotched pattern. It possesses long, filiform antennae and a somewhat shaggy head.
