Thiotricha atractodes
Common NameThiotricha atractodes
Scientific NameThiotricha atractodes
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyThiotrichinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan, orange
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, China, India)
Host PlantsQuercus (oak) species
Flight PeriodSummer months (e.g., June to August)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically leaf miners or feed within spun leaves of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, long antennae, and the distinctive forewing pattern with a dark costal streak and a prominent dark spot near the apex, often with reddish-brown scaling.
Description
A small, slender moth with long, upward-curving antennae. Its forewings are a mottled mix of light brown, dark grey, and reddish-brown, featuring a prominent dark streak and a distinct dark spot near the wing tip.
