Red-streaked Mompha Moth
Common NameRed-streaked Mompha Moth
Scientific NameMompha terminella
FamilyMomphidae
SubfamilyMomphinae
Wingspan (mm)9
Primary Colorswhite, black, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, wetlands, and fields where host plants are present
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas
Host PlantsLudwigia alternifolia, Epilobium species
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, boring into the stems or forming galls on their host plants, which are primarily species in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae).
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, white wings with black dots, and the prominent reddish-brown streaking on the forewings, especially the streak near the rear inner margin.
Description
A small moth characterized by its white forewings, scattered black dots on the head and wings, and distinctive reddish-brown streaks, particularly near the tornus.
