Coleotechnites Flower Moth
Common NameColeotechnites Flower Moth
Scientific NameColeotechnites
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNorth America, Europe, Asia
Host Plantspine, spruce, fir
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are often leaf-miners or feed within spun needles or buds of their host conifers. Pupation typically occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include their small size, narrow wings, and cryptic coloration. Species-level identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
Small, slender moths with narrow wings, typically cryptically colored in shades of brown and gray to blend with their environment.
