Packard's Concealer Moth
Common NamePackard's Concealer Moth
Scientific NameGnorimoschema packardella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)13
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, areas with goldenrod
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsSolidago (goldenrod) species
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers or gall makers, primarily feeding within the stems of goldenrod plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the distinctive dark, wavy line on the forewing bordered by pale scales, and its association with goldenrod host plants.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring a prominent, wavy dark brown line bordered by pale white or light grey scales, particularly noticeable on the inner margin.
