Seriated Aethes
Common NameSeriated Aethes
Scientific NameAethes seriatana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylini
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, brown, white
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsGoldenrod, Aster
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem or root borers, typically feeding within the host plant, undergoing complete metamorphosis through egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size and the specific forewing pattern of creamy white ground color with prominent, irregular rusty-brown bands, especially a diagonal band across the middle of the wing.
Description
A small moth characterized by creamy white forewings adorned with distinct, irregular rusty-brown bands and patches.
