Curved-lined Homostinea Moth
Common NameCurved-lined Homostinea Moth
Scientific NameHomostinea curvilineella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, light brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with decaying wood
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsbracket fungi
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are fungivores, feeding on bracket fungi (polypores) where they construct silken tubes.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the pale forewings with the characteristic curved dark line, and the yellowish-cream head.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale, cream-colored forewings marked by a distinctive, somewhat curved, dark brown line and scattered dark speckles. The head is often yellowish-cream.
