Silver-dashed anacampsis
Common NameSilver-dashed anacampsis
Scientific NameAnacampsis innocuella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyDichomeridinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, iridescent blue-green
HabitatOak woodlands, forests, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern United States and Canada)
Host PlantsQuercus (oak) species
Flight PeriodJune to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leaf-tiers or leaf-miners, primarily feeding on the leaves of oak trees.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the dark forewings with a prominent white dash near the base, additional white spots or dashes, and noticeable iridescent blue-green markings, often accompanied by banded legs.
Description
A small, slender moth with dark brown forewings featuring prominent white dashes, including a distinctive basal streak, and patches of iridescent blue-green scales. Its legs are typically banded black and white.
