Streptopalpia minusculalis
Common NameStreptopalpia minusculalis
Scientific NameStreptopalpia minusculalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsRhus (sumac), Quercus (oak)
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of woody plants, typically sumac and oak, before pupating. Adults are nocturnal and are often attracted to lights.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the distinctive upturned labial palps forming a 'snout', and the mottled reddish-brown forewings with a contrasting pale fringe along the termen.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled reddish-brown to greyish-brown forewings, often featuring faint transverse lines and a prominent pale fringe. Its labial palps are upturned, giving it a characteristic 'snout' appearance.
