One-lined Sparganothis Moth
Common NameOne-lined Sparganothis Moth
Scientific NameSparganothis unifasciana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, fields, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, willow, apple, blueberry, clover, aster, goldenrod
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous leaf-rollers, feeding within rolled leaves of various woody and herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaf or in leaf litter, with adults emerging later.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright yellow forewings with a single, distinct reddish-brown oblique band. The moth's small size and yellowish head/thorax are also characteristic.
Description
A small moth with bright yellow forewings featuring a prominent reddish-brown oblique band across the middle, and sometimes additional basal or apical spots. The head and thorax are also yellowish.
