Robinson's Pelochrista Moth
Common NameRobinson's Pelochrista Moth
Scientific NamePelochrista robinsonana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatMeadows, fields, roadsides, and other open areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, including parts of Canada and the eastern United States.
Host PlantsSolidago (Goldenrod) species
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically stem borers or feed within the flower heads of their goldenrod host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique and prominent pattern of contrasting dark brown and white bands on the forewings, which is quite distinctive among small moths.
Description
A small moth characterized by a striking pattern of irregular, wavy dark brown and creamy white bands across its forewings, with a mottled head and thorax.
