Eudonia melanaegis
Common NameEudonia melanaegis
Scientific NameEudonia melanaegis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, creamy white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and damp areas where mosses and lichens are abundant.
Geographic RangeNorth America, particularly the Pacific Northwest (e.g., British Columbia, Washington, Oregon).
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are thought to feed on mosses and lichens, often found in damp environments.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the distinctive dark brown and creamy white mottled forewing pattern, and the prominent W-shaped mark on the forewing.
Description
A small moth with mottled dark brown and black forewings, featuring prominent creamy white or light brown markings, including a distinct W-shaped mark near the termen. The hindwings are typically paler and less patterned.
