Six-streaked Calliprora
Common NameSix-streaked Calliprora
Scientific NameCalliprora sexstrigella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)9
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host PlantsOak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are thought to be leaf miners or twig borers on oak trees, pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsIts minute size and the distinctive pattern of black and bright yellow/gold streaks on the forewings, particularly the prominent yellow band near the head, are key for identification.
Description
A very small moth characterized by its dark forewings adorned with prominent yellow or golden markings, including a broad band near the head and several oblique streaks across the wing.
