None widely recognized
Common NameNone widely recognized
Scientific NameEucosma radiatana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, cream, dark brown
HabitatFields, meadows, open woodlands, and roadsides where host plants are abundant.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and the Great Plains.
Host Plantsgoldenrod (Solidago spp.), aster (Symphyotrichum spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to September (often two broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the stems or roots of goldenrod and aster plants. Pupation likely occurs within the plant stem or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall cryptic pattern, the dark brown patch at the tornus/termen, and its small size. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia due to similar species within the genus.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with light brown and cream forewings marked with darker brown streaks and a distinct dark brown patch near the outer margin.
