Spencer's Eudonia
Common NameSpencer's Eudonia
Scientific NameEudonia spenceri
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, tan
HabitatForests, woodlands, open areas with herbaceous vegetation
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsmosses, lichens, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae typically feed on mosses, lichens, or various herbaceous plants, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, overall mottled brown and tan coloration, and the specific pattern of its forewing markings, which include a dark reniform spot and wavy antemedial/postmedial lines, though these can be faint.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled light and dark brown forewings, featuring indistinct wavy lines and darker spots, providing excellent camouflage.
