Sinoe chambersi
Scientific NameSinoe chambersi
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, and disturbed areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada).
Host PlantsSolidago, Aster
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae are known to feed internally on the stems or leaves of host plants such as goldenrod and aster species.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the distinctive mottled grey-brown and white cryptic wing pattern, and the tent-like resting posture of its wings. It can be distinguished from similar microlepidoptera by examining specific wing markings and genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with a cryptic pattern of mottled grey, brown, and white scales, giving it a speckled appearance. Its antennae are long and slender, and its wings are held tent-like over its body at rest.
