Ommatochila Moth
Common NameOmmatochila Moth
Scientific NameOmmatochila univittata
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, light brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (primarily western and southwestern US)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely internal feeders (e.g., leaf miners or stem borers) or external feeders on herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall brown coloration, and the prominent dark median band on the forewings. It typically rests with its wings folded flat over its body, characteristic of many Gelechiidae.
Description
A small, slender brown moth characterized by a broad, dark brown median band across the forewings, bordered by thin, lighter lines. The head and thorax are also brownish.
