Coleotechnites quercivorella
Common NameColeotechnites quercivorella
Scientific NameColeotechnites quercivorella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, grey
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeNorth America (primarily eastern United States)
Host PlantsQuercus (oak) species
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leafminers, feeding internally within the leaves of oak trees, creating characteristic mines before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, narrow wings with a cryptic speckled pattern, and its association with oak host plants. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with narrow, pointed wings, exhibiting a mottled pattern of dark brown, white, and grey scales for camouflage.
