Pale-winged Midget
Common NamePale-winged Midget
Scientific NameEucosma dorsisignatana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, meadows, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsgoldenrod, aster
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers or feed within the flower heads of various Asteraceae plants, particularly goldenrods and asters.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, the distinctive mottled pattern of pale and dark browns, and the presence of specific dark, often crescent-shaped or ocellate markings on the forewings. The overall cryptic appearance helps it blend with bark or dried vegetation.
Description
A small moth with mottled forewings displaying a mix of pale tan, light brown, and dark reddish-brown patches, often featuring distinct dark, somewhat ocellate markings.
