Conchylis vacuana
Common NameConchylis vacuana
Scientific NameConchylis vacuana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylini
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, and disturbed areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America, from Florida north to New York and west to Illinois and Texas.
Host PlantsAsteraceae (e.g., Ambrosia)
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are likely internal feeders within the stems, roots, or flower heads of herbaceous host plants, undergoing complete metamorphosis through egg, larval, and pupal stages.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size (around 10-14mm wingspan) and the distinctive dark brown V-shaped band on the pale forewings, which helps distinguish it from similar small moths.
Description
A small, pale tan to light brown moth characterized by a prominent dark brown V-shaped band across its forewings and a few scattered dark spots.
