Lepidotarphius perornatella
Scientific NameLepidotarphius perornatella
FamilyChoreutidae
SubfamilyChoreutinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsblue, green, orange, silver
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with host plants (maples)
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host PlantsAcer
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leaf-miners or skeletonizers on various maple (Acer) species.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique combination of iridescent blue-green and orange forewings with distinct silver spots, its small size, and slender antennae.
Description
A small moth with striking iridescent blue-green basal forewings that transition to bright orange distal forewings adorned with prominent silver-white spots. It has long, slender antennae.
