Orange-banded Triclonella
Common NameOrange-banded Triclonella
Scientific NameTriclonella pergandeella
FamilyCosmopterigidae
SubfamilyCosmopteriginae
Wingspan (mm)9
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, silver
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Ontario and Quebec south to Florida and west to Texas)
Host PlantsSweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), Oak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf miners or feed within spun leaves of their host plants, undergoing pupation in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dark ground color, and the distinctive pattern of metallic silver and orange-yellow bands and spots on the forewings, especially the broad orange band.
Description
A small, dark brown moth characterized by prominent metallic silvery-white and orange-yellow markings on its forewings, including a broad orange band across the middle.
