Sumac Leaf Blotch Miner Moth
Common NameSumac Leaf Blotch Miner Moth
Scientific NameCameraria anomala
FamilyGracillariidae
SubfamilyLithocolletinae
Wingspan (mm)7
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsbrown, metallic blue, purple
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, open areas with sumac
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsRhus typhina, Rhus glabra, Rhus copallinum
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf miners, creating distinctive blotch mines on the upper surface of sumac leaves. Pupation occurs within the mine.
Identification TipsLook for its minute size, characteristic metallic coloration, slender resting posture, and the presence of blotch mines on sumac leaves.
Description
A tiny, slender moth with dark, metallic bronze-brown forewings that exhibit iridescent blue-purple reflections, particularly at the wing tips, and are held tightly along the body at rest.
