Inga obscuromaculella
Common NameInga obscuromaculella
Scientific NameInga obscuromaculella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyDepressariinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorslight brown, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with broadleaf trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Maryland south to Florida, west to Texas and Oklahoma
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple
Flight PeriodApril to October (south), May to September (north)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of various broadleaf trees before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall light brown speckled appearance, and the presence of a few subtle dark spots on the forewings, which provide excellent camouflage.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with light brown, speckled forewings featuring several indistinct dark spots, allowing it to blend with tree bark.
