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Common NameNone
Scientific NamePlatphalonidia magdalenae
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylini
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorstan, light brown, reddish-brown, olive-brown
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, grasslands, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (e.g., Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico
Host Plantsherbaceous plants, Asteraceae (likely)
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely internal feeders (e.g., stem, root, or flower/seed borers) on herbaceous host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic mottled forewing pattern, and often triangular resting posture. Definitive identification usually requires examination of genitalia by an expert due to similarity with other Platphalonidia species.
Description
A very small moth with forewings exhibiting a cryptic pattern of mottled tan, light brown, and reddish-brown, often with indistinct darker olive-brown bands.
