Diamondback Epinotia Moth
Common NameDiamondback Epinotia Moth
Scientific NameEpinotia criddleana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeNorth America (Canada and northern United States)
Host Plantsspruce (Picea spp.)
Flight PeriodLate May to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are needle miners or cone borers, primarily feeding on spruce trees. Pupation occurs within the host plant or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, mottled brown and grey coloration, and the prominent, pale, wavy-edged dorsal patch on the forewings when the moth is at rest.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and greyish-white forewings, featuring a distinctive pale, wavy-edged dorsal patch that often appears diamond-shaped when the wings are folded at rest.
