No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameStericta concisella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorswhite, brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on host plants, pupating before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive irregular, mottled pattern of white and dark brown bands across the forewings, particularly the jagged subterminal line, and its relatively small size.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its cryptically mottled forewings, displaying irregular bands and speckles of white, light brown, and dark brown, providing excellent camouflage.
