Occidentalia comptulatalis
Common NameOccidentalia comptulatalis
Scientific NameOccidentalia comptulatalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, shrublands, and open areas where host plants are present
Geographic RangeWestern North America (western United States and Canada)
Host PlantsVarious herbaceous plants and shrubs (specifics not widely documented)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are likely internal feeders on plant parts or feed on seeds/fruits.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic mottled forewing pattern of browns, greys, and whites, and its slender body. Specific dark spots and streaks on the forewings are key for identification within the Phycitinae subfamily.
Description
A small, slender moth with forewings mottled in shades of brown, grey, and white, featuring subtle darker markings and a somewhat pointed apex.
