Gonioterma mistrella
Common NameGonioterma mistrella
Scientific NameGonioterma mistrella
FamilyDepressariidae
SubfamilyDepressariinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leaf-feeders on various trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic brownish-grey forewings with subtle mottling and small dark discal spots, and typical Depressariidae resting posture.
Description
A small, slender-bodied moth with mottled brownish-grey forewings, often featuring a few indistinct dark spots, and paler hindwings.
