Old Gold Isocorypha Moth
Common NameOld Gold Isocorypha Moth
Scientific NameIsocorypha mediostriatella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsdark brown, pale yellow, gold, orange
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leaf miners, feeding internally within the leaves of oak trees.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the prominent yellowish-orange head, and the unique, contrasting pattern of dark brown and pale gold/yellow patches on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with a striking pattern of dark brown and pale yellow or gold blotches on its forewings, complemented by a distinctive yellowish-orange head.
