Peacock Brenthia Moth
Common NamePeacock Brenthia Moth
Scientific NameBrenthia pavonacella
FamilyChoreutidae
SubfamilyChoreutinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, iridescent blue
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsmaple, birch, oak, elm, hickory
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf-tiers or leaf-miners on a variety of broadleaf trees and shrubs, pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the mottled brown and white wing pattern, and most notably, the distinct iridescent blue-black eyespots on the forewings that resemble a peacock's feather eye.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and white wings, featuring prominent, iridescent blue-black eyespots on the forewings, fringed with white scales. Its overall appearance is cryptic, blending with bark or leaves.
