Eudonia bisinualis
Common NameEudonia bisinualis
Scientific NameEudonia bisinualis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, damp areas, mossy habitats, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are thought to feed on mosses and lichens, developing through several instars before pupating. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Identification TipsLook for the specific pattern of dark transverse lines and the pale subterminal line on the mottled grey-brown forewings. Definitive identification from similar *Eudonia* species often requires examination of genitalic structures.
Description
A small, slender-bodied moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, characterized by darker transverse lines and a pale subterminal line, often with a distinct reniform spot. Its cryptic coloration provides camouflage against bark or moss.
