Immaculate Holcocera Moth
Common NameImmaculate Holcocera Moth
Scientific NameHolcocera immaculella
FamilyBlastobasidae
SubfamilyBlastobasinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorslight brown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and disturbed areas where detritus and dead wood are present.
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Eastern United States and Canada)
Host Plantsdetritus, dead wood, fungi
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are scavengers, feeding on dead organic matter, detritus, and fungi. Pupation likely occurs in a cocoon within the substrate.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and lack of distinctive markings, appearing uniformly light brown. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its uniformly plain light brown to tan forewings and paler hindwings, with long, simple antennae.
