Small Gypsonoma Moth
Common NameSmall Gypsonoma Moth
Scientific NameGypsonoma minutana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, black, pale brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, riparian areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Asia Minor, Siberia, Central Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsPopulus, Salix
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into shoots or catkins of poplar and willow trees, or feed in spun leaves. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled brown and reddish-brown forewings, and the distinctive pale transverse band often bordered by darker brown or black markings.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and reddish-brown forewings, featuring a prominent pale, often whitish or light brown, transverse band in the middle, bordered by darker brown or black markings.
