Six-spotted Aroga Moth
Common NameSix-spotted Aroga Moth
Scientific NameAroga trialbamaculella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (Canada and USA)
Host Plantsoak, hickory, birch
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically leaf miners or leaf tiers on the host plants, pupating within a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the dark forewings with a characteristic pattern of white spots (often six, though variable), and a pale head/face.
Description
A small, slender moth with dark, mottled forewings prominently marked with several distinct white spots. Its head and face are typically pale, contrasting with the darker body.
