Six-banded Choreutis Moth
Common NameSix-banded Choreutis Moth
Scientific NameChoreutis sexfasciella
FamilyChoreutidae
SubfamilyChoreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, silver, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (Palearctic)
Host PlantsScutellaria, Mentha
Flight PeriodMay to September (two generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on host plants like skullcaps and mints, often as leaf-miners or external feeders, with two generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, complex mottled and iridescent wing patterns, and characteristic resting posture with wings held flat.
Description
A small moth with intricately patterned forewings featuring mottled reddish-brown, dark brown, and silvery-white markings, often with a metallic sheen.
