Eudonia cleodoralis
Common NameEudonia cleodoralis
Scientific NameEudonia cleodoralis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, fields, gardens, areas with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern US and Canada)
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are thought to feed on mosses and lichens, often found in damp environments. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished from similar *Eudonia* species by subtle differences in wing markings, including the shape of the reniform spot and the clarity of the transverse lines. Often requires microscopic examination for definitive identification.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled greyish-brown forewings, featuring indistinct darker transverse lines and a pale subterminal line, providing excellent camouflage.
