Hoffman's Cochylid Moth
Common NameHoffman's Cochylid Moth
Scientific NameCochylis hoffmannorum
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, black, reddish-orange
HabitatDry, open habitats, grasslands, sandy areas, chaparral
Geographic RangeWestern North America (California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah)
Host PlantsEriophyllum lanatum, Chaenactis glabriuscula
Flight PeriodApril to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely internal feeders on the flowers, seeds, or stems of Asteraceae host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size (10-14mm wingspan) and the distinctive mottled brown, tan, and black forewing pattern with reddish-orange tints, especially the dark basal patch.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled forewings displaying shades of brown, tan, black, and reddish-orange, often with a prominent dark patch near the wing base.
