Polyhymno Moth
Common NamePolyhymno Moth
Scientific NamePolyhymno luteostrigella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, grasslands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsclover, alfalfa, sweet clover
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically leaf miners or borers in the stems of host plants, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique pattern of cream and dark brown longitudinal stripes on the forewings, its slender, pointed resting posture, and often slightly upturned labial palps.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its cream-colored forewings adorned with prominent dark brown longitudinal stripes, giving it a distinctive streaked appearance. It rests with its wings folded tightly over its body, creating a pointed profile.
