Two-spotted Eugnosta Moth
Common NameTwo-spotted Eugnosta Moth
Scientific NameEugnosta bimaculana
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCochylinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorstan, brown, orange
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central United States, parts of Canada)
Host PlantsGoldenrod (Solidago spp.), Asters (Symphyotrichum spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stem borers, feeding internally within the stems or roots of their host plants, primarily species in the Asteraceae family.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its small size, the pale ground color of the forewings, and the prominent, often somewhat elongated, orange-brown marking on each forewing. The dark, mottled fringe along the termen is also a useful characteristic.
Description
A small, pale tan to light brown moth characterized by a distinctive orange-brown streak or patch on each forewing, and a dark, mottled fringe along the outer margin.
