Friseria acaciella
Common NameFriseria acaciella
Scientific NameFriseria acaciella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, white, dark brown
HabitatDry woodlands, scrublands, deserts
Geographic RangeSouthwestern North America (e.g., US, Mexico)
Host PlantsAcacia species
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically internal feeders on *Acacia* host plants, often found in stems, galls, or seeds.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled brown forewings, and the prominent, irregular white patch on the costal margin. Often rests with wings held flat over the body.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brown forewings, characterized by a prominent, irregular white patch on the costa that often extends towards the inner margin.
