Scatochresis innumera
Common NameScatochresis innumera
Scientific NameScatochresis innumera
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsgrayish-white, dark brown, black, tan
HabitatTropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUnknown (larvae of related species are often leaf-miners or feed on various plant parts)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLarvae of Gelechiidae are typically internal feeders, acting as leaf-miners, stem-borers, or feeding within seeds or fruits of their host plants. Pupation usually occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled pattern of dark brown and black spots on a grayish-white background on the forewings, and the relatively pale head compared to the wings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled grayish-white forewings heavily patterned with dark brown and black spots and patches, giving it a cryptic appearance. Its head is pale, contrasting with the darker wings, and it possesses long, slender antennae.
