Olivaceous Eucosma Moth
Common NameOlivaceous Eucosma Moth
Scientific NameEucosma olivaceana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorscream, light brown, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsSolidago (goldenrod), Symphyotrichum (aster)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers, feeding within the stems or roots of host plants such as goldenrod and aster. Pupation typically occurs within the plant or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its relatively uniform olivaceous-brown forewings with subtle darker mottling, often lacking prominent markings, though a pale, wavy subterminal line may be present.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with forewings mottled and streaked in shades of cream, light brown, and dark brown, often with an indistinct darker central band.
