Pale-headed Eucosma Moth
Common NamePale-headed Eucosma Moth
Scientific NameEucosma pallidipalpana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsSolidago (goldenrod), Aster
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae bore into the flower heads of host plants like goldenrod and aster.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the distinctive pale and fuzzy head, and the mottled brown forewings with a reddish-brown patch near the costa.
Description
A small moth characterized by a pale, fuzzy head and antennae, with forewings mottled in shades of pale cream, light brown, and darker reddish-brown markings.
