Orange Stripe-backed Moth
Common NameOrange Stripe-backed Moth
Scientific NameChrysoclista linneella
FamilyAgonoxenidae
SubfamilyAgonoxeninae
Wingspan (mm)9.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorssilver, orange, white
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, and urban areas where lime trees are present.
Geographic RangeEurope (widespread), introduced to parts of North America (e.g., Canada, northeastern US).
Host PlantsTilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos, Tilia species
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are bark miners, feeding internally on the bark of lime trees, often causing galls or swellings. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of bright orange bands on a metallic silvery background, its small size, and its association with lime trees. The reddish eyes are also a key feature.
Description
A very small, slender moth characterized by its metallic silvery-white forewings adorned with several distinct, bright orange transverse bands and prominent reddish eyes.
