Silver-bordered Aethes
Common NameSilver-bordered Aethes
Scientific NameAethes argentilimitana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorscream, brown, silver
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, and disturbed areas where host plants are abundant.
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America, from southern Canada south to the Gulf states.
Host PlantsGoldenrod (Solidago spp.), Aster (Aster spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to October, typically with two broods in most regions.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers, feeding internally within the stems or flower heads of their host plants, primarily goldenrods and asters.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size (10-14mm wingspan) and the prominent, metallic silvery-brown banding on the pale forewings, especially the broad median band.
Description
A small moth with pale cream forewings distinctly marked with metallic silvery-brown bands and a fuzzy, light tan hindwing fringe.
