Hoplostega ochroma
Common NameHoplostega ochroma
Scientific NameHoplostega ochroma
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, grey, yellowish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host PlantsUndocumented
Flight PeriodSummer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf-miners or bore into stems and fruits, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled brown and grey forewings with subtle darker markings, and typical Gelechiidae resting posture with wings folded flat.
Description
A small moth characterized by mottled brown and grey forewings with indistinct darker spots and patches, and a yellowish-brown head.
