Holland's Cochylid Moth
Common NameHolland's Cochylid Moth
Scientific NameCochylis hollandana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorswhite, brown, pink, orange
HabitatOpen fields, meadows, disturbed areas, and roadsides where host plants are abundant.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, including the eastern United States and parts of Canada.
Host PlantsSolidago (goldenrod) species
Flight PeriodMay to August, with some regional variation.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, typically boring into the stems or feeding within the flower heads of goldenrod plants. Pupation likely occurs within the host plant or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the prominent dark brown median band, and the unique combination of white, brown, and pinkish-orange markings, particularly the pinkish hue towards the outer margin of the forewing.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings displaying a mottled pattern of white, dark brown, and distinctive pinkish-orange patches, often with a broad dark band across the middle.
