Glyphidocera septentrionella
Common NameGlyphidocera septentrionella
Scientific NameGlyphidocera septentrionella
FamilyAutostichidae
SubfamilyGlyphidocerinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with decaying vegetation
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsdecaying plant matter, various plants (larvae may bore into stems/roots)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae are often detritivores, feeding on decaying plant material, or may bore into stems or roots of various plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, cryptic mottled brown coloration, indistinct darker spots, and a pale longitudinal streak on the forewings. Identification often requires examination of genitalic structures due to similarity with other microlepidoptera.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, featuring indistinct darker spots and a faint lighter streak down the center. Its head is relatively small with prominent antennae.
