Hickory Shuckworm Moth
Common NameHickory Shuckworm Moth
Scientific NameCydia caryana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, grey
HabitatDeciduous forests, orchards, areas with hickory and pecan trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantshickory, pecan
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the shucks of hickory and pecan nuts, feeding and causing damage. They overwinter as larvae within the shucks or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, dark mottled forewings, and its presence in areas with hickory and pecan trees, especially near damaged nuts.
Description
A small, dark moth with mottled brown and black forewings, appearing speckled with lighter scales, and often featuring a subtle iridescent bluish-grey patch near the wing base.
