Five-spotted Glyphidocera
Common NameFive-spotted Glyphidocera
Scientific NameGlyphidocera quinqueannulella
FamilyGlyphidoceridae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, cream
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsdead leaves, decaying wood, fungi
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are believed to be detritivores, feeding on dead leaves, decaying wood, or fungi, before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale ground color with dense black speckling, and the characteristic pattern of black spots and a tornal band on the forewings. The long, slender antennae are also notable.
Description
A small, slender moth with white to cream forewings densely speckled with black scales, featuring several prominent black spots along the costa and a distinct dark band near the tornus.
