Snakeweed Borer Moth
Common NameSnakeweed Borer Moth
Scientific NameSynclita tinealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyAcentropinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, white, silver
HabitatAquatic environments such as ponds, slow streams, and marshes
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central US, parts of Canada)
Host PlantsPotamogeton, Nymphaea, Lemna, Myriophyllum
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are aquatic, living in silken cases on submerged vegetation and pupating in cocoons attached to plants, often above the waterline.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and silvery-white forewing pattern, and its association with aquatic habitats.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown and silvery-white forewings, featuring irregular white patches and a distinct silvery streak.
