Glyphidocera lithodoxa
Common NameGlyphidocera lithodoxa
Scientific NameGlyphidocera lithodoxa
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGlyphidocerinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, grayish-brown, yellowish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States
Host Plantsunknown, possibly woody plants like oaks (Quercus)
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages. Larvae are likely internal feeders or feed in spun leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, mottled brown forewings, and the distinctive yellowish-brown head. Definitive identification often requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by mottled dark brown to grayish-brown forewings and a contrasting yellowish-brown head.
