Cabnia myronella
Common NameCabnia myronella
Scientific NameCabnia myronella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, gray
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-tiers or borers on deciduous trees like oak and hickory, undergoing complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic dark coloration, and resting posture with wings folded flat, making it resemble a piece of bark or a twig.
Description
A small, slender moth with dark grayish-brown forewings that are often mottled or speckled, providing excellent camouflage against bark.
