No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameGlyphidocera democratica
FamilyGlyphidoceridae
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatWooded areas, forests, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States
Host Plantsvarious plants, detritus
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are likely cryptic and may feed on various plant matter or detritus.
Identification TipsSmall size, mottled brown forewings with characteristic dark spots, and relatively simple antennae. Identification to species often requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brownish forewings, featuring several distinct dark brown spots, including a prominent one near the costa and others in the discal area. The head and thorax are also brownish.
