Untomia albistrigella
Common NameUntomia albistrigella
Scientific NameUntomia albistrigella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host PlantsRobinia pseudoacacia, Gleditsia triacanthos
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae feed internally on the leaves or stems of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, mottled brown forewings, and notably long, recurved labial palps that extend over the head.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, often featuring a subtle darker streak along the wing. Its head has prominent, recurved labial palps.
