Newman's Mathildana Moth
Common NameNewman's Mathildana Moth
Scientific NameMathildana newmanella
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsblack, orange, blue, silver
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Ontario and Quebec south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are leaf-rollers or leaf-miners on oak trees, and adults typically emerge in late spring to summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange stripe on a dark, iridescent background. Its small size and association with oak trees are also key features.
Description
A small, dark moth characterized by a prominent, irregular orange stripe running across its forewings, which also exhibit iridescent blue and silver scales. It has long, slender antennae.
