Myelopsis subtetricella
Common NameMyelopsis subtetricella
Scientific NameMyelopsis subtetricella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely internal feeders or web-spinners on herbaceous host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled brown and white speckled forewings, and the subtle pale transverse band. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brown and grey forewings heavily speckled with white scales, often featuring a faint pale transverse line.
