Glyptoteles leucacrinella
Scientific NameGlyptoteles leucacrinella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)18.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with deciduous trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsmaple, oak, hickory, walnut, cherry, willow, basswood, elm
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically concealed feeders, consuming the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the overall mottled grayish-brown coloration of the forewings, and its typical flight period and range in eastern North America.
Description
This is a small, slender moth with mottled grayish-brown forewings that exhibit a speckled, cryptic pattern. Its body is also brownish-gray, and it possesses relatively long antennae.
