Similar Anisogona Moth
Common NameSimilar Anisogona Moth
Scientific NameAnisogona similana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorscream, light brown, dark brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsoak, birch
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on the leaves of host trees like oak and birch, often rolling or tying leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific mottled forewing pattern with a dark, somewhat V-shaped median band and dark markings near the apex, along with its small size and typical Tortricidae wing shape.
Description
A small moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of cream, light brown, and dark brown to black markings, including a prominent dark median band.
