McDunnough's Eudonia
Common NameMcDunnough's Eudonia
Scientific NameEudonia mcdunnoughi
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern Canada and northeastern United States)
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are believed to feed on mosses and lichens, or possibly detritus, typically in concealed locations.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled grey and brown forewing pattern, and its characteristic triangular resting posture. Look for a dark reniform spot and a wavy subterminal line on the forewings.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled white, grey, and dark brown forewings, often resting with its wings folded in a triangular shape.
