Neodactylota liguritrix
Common NameNeodactylota liguritrix
Scientific NameNeodactylota liguritrix
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyDichomeridinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host Plantsvarious deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are leaf-feeders on various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the small size, the mottled grey-white forewing coloration, and the presence of specific black discal spots. Microscopic examination of genitalia may be required for definitive identification from similar species.
Description
A small moth with mottled grey and white forewings, heavily speckled with darker scales and featuring several distinct black spots; hindwings are typically darker grey-brown.
