Gray-banded Pococera Moth
Common NameGray-banded Pococera Moth
Scientific NamePococera militella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyEpipaschiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsgray, brown, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southeastern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsoak, maple, hickory, cherry, birch
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-tiers or web-makers on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive broad, pale gray median band on the forewings, which contrasts sharply with the darker brown basal and terminal areas.
Description
A small moth with forewings featuring a broad, light gray or whitish median band, bordered by darker brown bands at the base and termen, with subtle speckling.
