Lotisma trigonana
Common NameLotisma trigonana
Scientific NameLotisma trigonana
FamilyChoreutidae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsgrey, white, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with dogwood trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host Plantsdogwood (Cornus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are thought to feed on dogwood leaves, possibly as leaf miners or webbers, undergoing complete metamorphosis through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled grey and white forewing pattern with darker patches, and its association with dogwood trees in eastern North America.
Description
This is a small moth with forewings patterned in mottled shades of grey, white, and dark brown, providing cryptic camouflage. It has slender antennae and a compact body.
