Striped Eudonia Moth
Common NameStriped Eudonia Moth
Scientific NameEudonia strigalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, rocky areas, often associated with mosses and lichens
Geographic RangeEastern North America (eastern US and Canada)
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically found in damp, shaded environments. Pupation occurs in a cocoon near the food source.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, mottled grey and white forewings with dark brown markings, a prominent dark reniform spot, and a wavy subterminal line. The pointed labial palps (snout) are characteristic of the family.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey, white, and dark brown forewings. It has a distinctive dark reniform spot and a wavy subterminal line, with a somewhat pointed snout-like head.
