Rose-winged Choristostigma
Common NameRose-winged Choristostigma
Scientific NameChoristostigma roseopennalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, pink
HabitatOpen fields, meadows, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsgoldenrod, asters, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on herbaceous plants, pupate, and emerge as adults, typically having multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique combination of bright yellow and rose-pink coloration on the forewings, its small size, and the characteristic snout moth appearance with prominent labial palps.
Description
A small, strikingly colored moth with bright yellow forewings broadly bordered in vibrant rose-pink, often with irregular yellow markings within the pink margin.
