Myelopsis alatella
Common NameMyelopsis alatella
Scientific NameMyelopsis alatella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (including eastern US and Canada)
Host PlantsSolidago, Aster
Flight PeriodApril to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are stem borers, feeding internally on the stems of various Asteraceae plants, particularly goldenrod and aster species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the mottled grey and white forewing pattern, and its association with Asteraceae host plants. Can be difficult to differentiate from closely related *Myelopsis* species without detailed examination.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grey and white forewings, often featuring indistinct darker markings and a pale hindwing. Its antennae are relatively long and thread-like.
