Pelochrista zomonana
Common NamePelochrista zomonana
Scientific NamePelochrista zomonana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatDry grasslands, sagebrush steppes, open areas
Geographic RangeWestern and Central North America (e.g., Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada)
Host PlantsArtemisia species (sagebrush)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely borers or leaf-rollers on their host plants, typically *Artemisia* species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled brown and tan forewings with subtle darker markings, and its association with *Artemisia* host plants in arid western North American habitats. Genitalic examination is often required for definitive species identification within the genus.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled forewings in shades of tan, brown, and cream, featuring a few darker brown spots or patches, particularly along the costa.
