Sevir Twirler Moth
Common NameSevir Twirler Moth
Scientific NameChionodes sevir
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, grey, light brown
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeWestern North America (primarily western US and southwestern Canada)
Host PlantsPinus ponderosa
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely internal feeders (e.g., leaf miners or borers) on coniferous host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the specific mottled dark forewing pattern with subtle darker spots, and its typical resting posture with wings wrapped around the body.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled dark brown, black, and grey forewings, often appearing somewhat cylindrical at rest.
