Robinia Leafminer Moth
Common NameRobinia Leafminer Moth
Scientific NameSinoe robiniella
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)21.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, urban and suburban areas where Black Locust trees are present
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsRobinia pseudoacacia
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf miners, feeding internally within the leaves of their host plant, Black Locust. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, and there are typically multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the cryptic grayish-brown coloration of its forewings with a distinct dark central band, and its strong association with Black Locust trees.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled grayish-brown forewings, speckled with darker scales and featuring an irregular dark band across the middle.
