Gypsonoma substitutionis
Common NameGypsonoma substitutionis
Scientific NameGypsonoma substitutionis
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, gray
HabitatWoodlands, riparian areas, parks, and gardens where host plants are present
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Iran, Kazakhstan, China)
Host PlantsPopulus spp. (poplar), Salix spp. (willow)
Flight PeriodJune to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically bore into the shoots or catkins of poplar and willow trees, causing damage to young growth. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive broad white median band on the forewing, contrasting with the darker brown and gray mottling, and its small size typical of a micro-moth.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring a prominent, broad, and somewhat irregular white or cream-colored median band against a mottled background of browns and grays.
