Knudson's Pseudexentera
Common NameKnudson's Pseudexentera
Scientific NamePseudexentera knudsoni
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests and woodlands
Geographic RangePacific Northwest of North America (e.g., Washington state)
Host Plantsdeciduous trees, Populus, Quercus
Flight PeriodEarly spring (March-April)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically leafrollers on deciduous trees.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and highly cryptic, mottled forewing pattern, which helps it blend with tree bark or lichen. Specific identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small moth with forewings cryptically patterned in shades of grey, white, black, and brown, giving it a bark-like or lichen-like appearance.
