Tacoma feriella
Common NameTacoma feriella
Scientific NameTacoma feriella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands, dry open areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America (e.g., California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
Host Plantsconifers
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on conifers.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall grey and black mottled appearance, and the distinct pale, somewhat triangular patch on the forewing, often with a darker line running through it.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey, black, and white forewings, featuring a prominent pale patch near the costa.
