Pseudotelphusa quercinigracella
Scientific NamePseudotelphusa quercinigracella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsOak (Quercus species)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafminers, feeding internally within the leaves of various oak species.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the specific pattern of dark bands and mottling on the forewings, and its association with oak trees.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey and brown forewings featuring distinct dark brown to black transverse bands, particularly a prominent one near the middle.
