Three-parted Epiblema Moth
Common NameThree-parted Epiblema Moth
Scientific NameEpiblema tripartitana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, reddish-brown
HabitatOpen fields, meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, including much of the United States and southern Canada.
Host PlantsSolidago (goldenrod) species
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers, feeding within the stems of goldenrod plants. Pupation likely occurs within the stem or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, pale median band that divides the dark, mottled forewing into three sections. The overall small size and typical Tortricid shape are also helpful.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled dark brown and reddish-brown forewings, prominently featuring a broad, pale cream-colored band across the middle.
