Crescent Bell
Common NameCrescent Bell
Scientific NameEucosma cocana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, black, grey
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host PlantsGoldenrods (Solidago spp.), Asters (Symphyotrichum spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the stems or roots of various composite plants, particularly goldenrods and asters. Pupation occurs within the plant or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale mottled forewings with irregular dark markings, and the characteristic 'bell' shape when at rest, typical of many Tortricidae moths.
Description
A small moth with a whitish-grey ground color mottled with irregular blackish markings and streaks, giving it a camouflaged appearance against its surroundings.
