No widely recognized common name
Common NameNo widely recognized common name
Scientific NamePigritia murtfeldtella
FamilyBlastobasidae
SubfamilyBlastobasinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, grayish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsdetritus, fungi
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are scavengers, feeding on detritus or fungi. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsSmall size, slender body, and mottled brown forewings. Distinguishing from similar micro-moths often requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brown and tan forewings, giving it a cryptic appearance, and long, slender antennae.
