Labyrinth Moth
Common NameLabyrinth Moth
Scientific NameEucosma labyrinthica
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)17
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, cream, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, meadows, areas with goldenrod
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsSolidago (goldenrod) species
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the stems or feed within the flower heads of goldenrod species. Pupation likely occurs in the soil or plant debris.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive, intricate, and somewhat geometric 'labyrinthine' pattern on the forewings, combined with its small size and association with goldenrod.
Description
A small moth with forewings displaying a complex, marbled pattern of various shades of brown, reddish-brown, and cream, resembling a labyrinth.
